Incidence rates of paediatric traumatic brain injury in Denmark – the development over three decades: a nationwide, population-based registry study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Incidence rates of paediatric traumatic brain injury in Denmark – the development over three decades: a nationwide, population-based registry study

  • By

  • Yasemin Ronahi Kücük

  • Sarah Hornshøj Pedersen

  • Mikael Andersson

  • Christian Gunge Riberholt

  • Christina Kruuse

  • Marin Strøm

  • Tina Nørgaard Munch

  • December 11, 2025

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    Paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global health issue, leading to mortality and long-term disability in children.

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    Mild TBIs, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score ≥ 13, account for approximately 80% of all cases, often with negative brain imaging findings.

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    Incidence rates of paediatric TBI in Denmark were estimated using national health registry data, covering children aged 0–14 from 1985 to 2018.

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    The study identified falls as the most common cause of TBI in children, consistent with global observations, followed by traffic accidents.

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    Accurate incidence estimates are essential for identifying high-risk populations and informing prevention initiatives and resource allocation.

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Incidence rates of paediatric traumatic brain injury in Denmark – the development over three decades: a nationwide, population-based registry study

  • by Yasemin Ronahi Kücük, Sarah Hornshøj Pedersen, Mikael Andersson, Christian Gunge Riberholt, Christina Kruuse, Marin Strøm, Tina Nørgaard Munch

  • December 11, 2025

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