Terrorism-related trauma in Africa, an increasing problem.
Global terrorist activities have increased significantly over the past decade. The impact of terrorism-related trauma on the health of individuals in low- and middle-income countries is under-reported. Trauma management in African countries in particular is uncoordinated, with little or no infrastructure to cater for emergency surgical needs. This article highlights the need for education, training and research to mitigate the problems related to terrorism and surgical public health.
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Academic Surgery, Third Floor, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH, UK. Electronic address: m.alfa@doctors.org.uk.
Maryam
M
Alfa-Wali
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital, Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK.
Kaji
K
Sritharan
John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Paediatric Surgery, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005, USA.
Mira
M
Mehes
John Hopkins University School of Medicine & Bloomberg School of Public Health, Division of Paediatric Surgery, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005, USA.
Fizan
F
Abdullah
The Royal Marsden Hospital, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, UK; Humanity First, Red Lion Road, Surrey KT6 7QD, UK.
Shahnawaz
S
Rasheed
D000349:Africa; D006801:Humans; D023481:Terrorism; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology*
Public health; Surgery; Surgical public health; Terrorism; Trauma