Presentation of Pediatric Unintentional Injuries at Rural Hospitals in Rwanda: A Retrospective Study

• Main Authors: Irene Bagahirwa (Author), Madeleine Mukeshimana (Author), Teena Cherian (Author), Theoneste Nkurunziza (Author), Ziad El-Khatib (Author), Jean Claude Byiringiro (Author), Loise Ng'ang'a (Author), Emmanuel Rusingiza (Author), Robert Riviello (Author), Gilles Francois Ndayisaba (Author), Bethany L. Hedt-Gauthier (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Injuries are a leading cause of mortality among children globally, with children in low- and middle-income countries more likely to die if injured compared to children in high-income countries. Timely and high-quality care are essential to reduce injury-related morbidity and mortality. O...