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Frequency of traumatic brain injury according to type and cause of trauma
| Mild (n=37) | Moderate (n=17) | Severe (n=35) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of trauma | |||
| Isolated head trauma (%) | 22 (44.0%) | 7 (14.0%) | 21 (42.0%) |
| Polytrauma (%) | 15 (38.5%) | 7 (17.9%) | 17 (43.6%) |
| Causes of trauma | |||
| Traffic accident (%) | 32 (42.1%) | 12 (15.8%) | 32 (42.1%) |
| Assault trauma (%) | 3 (60.0%) | 1 (20.0%) | 1 (20.0%) |
| Falling down (%) | 1 (33.3%) | 1 (33.3%) | 1 (33.3%) |
| Patient found on public road (%) | 1 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (80.0%) |
