Injury: a neglected global health challenge in low-income and middle-income countries
Simon Matthew Graham, Linda Chokotho, Nyengo Mkandawire, Maritz Laubscher, Sithombo Maqungo, Billy T. Haonga, George Njambilo, William J. Harrison, Matthew L. Costa, Vincent Mkochi, Chiku Mpanga, Marc Henrion, Chikumbutso C Moffat, Bruce M Biccard, Richard Matzopoulos, Tracey Smythe, Nosipho Mncwabe, Kirsty Berry, Robyn Waters, Bibi Mumba, Wonderful Khumalo, Patrick Ngunuale, Obed Emmanuelle, John Mbanga, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, David G Lalloo, Jonathan Cook, Stavros Petrou, Danial C Perry, Sarah Drew, Duncan Appelbe, Juul Achten, Molly Glaze, Abigail Shaw, Claude Martin, David Shearer
Abstract
An injury is any harm or damage to the body that disrupts its normal structure or function, whether accidental or intentional. Injuries can arise from various causes, including road traffic collisions, falls, drowning, burns, poisoning, and acts of violence—whether self-inflicted or directed at others. The Global Injury Group was established in August, 2024, with funding from the global health programme of the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Research and the Medical Research Council.