| The challenge of spinal cord injury care in the developing world. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 22330185 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Great strides have been made in reducing morbidity and mortality following spinal cord injury (SCI), and improving long-term health and community participation; however, this progress has not been uniform across the globe. This review highlights differences in global epidemiology of SCI and the ongoing challenges in meeting the needs of individuals with SCI in the developing world, including post-disaster. Significant disparities persist, with life expectancies of 2 years or less not uncommon for persons living with paraplegia in many developing countries. The international community has an important role in improving access to appropriate care following SCI worldwide. |
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Authors:
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Anthony S Burns; Colleen O'Connell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of spinal cord medicine Volume: 35 ISSN: 1079-0268 ISO Abbreviation: J Spinal Cord Med Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-02-14 Completed Date: 2012-04-17 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504452 Medline TA: J Spinal Cord Med Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. burns.anthony@torontorehab.on.ca |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Developing Countries* Humans Spinal Cord Injuries / epidemiology*, mortality, therapy* |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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J Spinal Cord Med. 2012 Jul;35(4):194-5; author reply 195-6
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22925742
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