Trauma by the Numbers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis and Categorization of Trauma Cases in the Gaza War
The prevalence of primary injuries highlights the severe impact of conflict on civilians, particularly middle-aged males. The findings suggest the need for enhanced orthopedic surgical capacity, integrated chronic disease management, and specialized pediatric care in conflict zones. Improved data collection and analysis are essential for optimizing medical interventions and resource allocation.
Authors
- Rohit Balasundaram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5454-0086)
- Mosab Nasser
- Muaaz Wajahath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2331-6000)
- Bilal Irfan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5822-7528)
- Elias Nasser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6383-6394)
- Khaled J. Saleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7734-1933)
- Tariq Nayfeh
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Wayne State University (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2025.1607877
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 33.78