Epidemiology and demographics of SCI worldwide

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Never before has the epidemiology and demographics of spinal cord injury been studied to such extent. The data gathererd by these studies are very important. They can be used to compare regions and search for causes of differences. They can be part of planning regional care. They can be a help for health care authorities to get a more accurate picture and better awareness of the needs. Prevention will be based in part on these epidemiological and demographic data.

You will find studies from many different specific parts of the world.

You will find several papers published in Spinal Cord that explain best methods for such studies, overall mapping and trends with future implications.