191 Post-9/11 Medical Burden by Terror Type: Tactical Insights From the Global Terrorism Database
In an era of evolving terrorism, the need for medical preparedness extends beyond traditional mass casualty models. Since the September 11 attacks, global terror tactics have diversified—ranging from bombings and armed assaults to hostage scenarios and unconventional threats—each presenting unique clinical and logistical challenges. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of terrorist incidents occurring after 9/11, analyzing patterns in casualty severity by attack type, region, and country.
Authors
- Ji Hyoun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0765-347X)
- Heejun Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0209-8385)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2025.06.205
- Primary Topic
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00