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Barriers perpetuating the lack of casualty data from neglected conflict settings

  • By

  • Hannah B H Wild

  • Amila Ratnayake

  • S Yves G Sanou

  • Yves Aziz R Nacanabo

  • Akeza A Asgedom

  • Khalifa Lawan

  • Aparna Cheran

  • Selwyn O Rogers

  • Albert I Ko

  • Nicolas Meda

  • Sherry M Wren

  • December 10, 2025

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    Asymmetric warfare and erosion of humanitarian law contribute to civilian suffering in modern conflicts, particularly in overlooked regions.

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    Low- and lower-middle-income countries face significant barriers to casualty data research, including funding and training limitations.

  • 3

    Editorial practices in trauma journals often favor well-covered conflicts, leading to underreporting of casualty data from neglected areas.

  • 4

    Inconsistent standards for data publication create disparities in research visibility, affecting the advancement of casualty care in less-visible conflicts.

  • 5

    Establishing clear journal criteria for submissions from conflict zones could enhance research quality and address significant knowledge gaps.

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Barriers perpetuating the lack of casualty data from neglected conflict settings

  • by Hannah B H Wild, Amila Ratnayake, S Yves G Sanou, Yves Aziz R Nacanabo, Akeza A Asgedom, Khalifa Lawan, Aparna Cheran, Selwyn O Rogers, Albert I Ko, Nicolas Meda, Sherry M Wren

  • December 10, 2025

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