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Abstract
Figures for the incidence of head injury are frequently cited but there has been no
accurate estimate and the number of individuals left with persistent disability is
not exactly known. This study identified all those admitted to hospital with a diagnosis
of head injury, in a known population. In 1 year there were 160 survivors of head
injury per 100 000 of population. Rates of disability of 0.38 per 100 000 in need
of care and 0.75 per 100 000 unemployable and primarily in need of occupation, were
found, excluding those over 65 years old.
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Publication history
Accepted:
April 25,
1986
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© 1987 Published by Elsevier Inc.
