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Prevalence of high-risk injury patterns among fatalities
| High-risk injury pattern | Frequency among fatalities (n=116) |
|---|---|
| CNS injury | 85 (73) |
| Non-CNS torso injury | |
| Thoracic organ | 32 (28) |
| Abdominal/pelvic organ | 20 (17) |
| Pelvic fracture | 7 (6) |
| Vascular disruption | 5 (4) |
| Combined CNS + non-CNS injury | 26 (22) |
Data presented as N (%). CNS, central nervous system.
