The Lancet : TBI kost 400 miljard USD per jaar, maatregelen zijn nodig om gevolgen TBI epidemie in t

A concerted effort to tackle the global health problem posed by traumatic brain injury (TBI) is long overdue. TBI is a public health challenge of vast, but insufficiently recognised, proportions. Worldwide, more than 50 million people have a TBI each year, and it is estimated that about half the world’s population will have one or more TBIs over their lifetime. TBI is the leading cause of mortality in young adults and a major cause of death and disability across all ages in all countries, with a disproportionate burden of disability and death occurring in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). It has been estimated that TBI costs the global economy approximately $US400 billion annually. Deficiencies in prevention, care, and research urgently need to be addressed to reduce the huge burden and societal costs of TBI. This Commission highlights priorities and provides expert recommendations for all stakeholders— policy makers, funders, health-care professionals, researchers, and patient representatives—on clinical and research strategies to reduce this growing public health problem and improve the lives of people with TBI.

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De Benelux oplossing : we voorzien geen behandeling, we voorzien geen derdenhulp, we voorzien geen budget voor onderzoek, we laten de TBI slachtoffers aan hun lot over want dat kost ons niets en zo gaan ze lekker sneller dood, zo hoeven we ze later ook geen pensioen uit te betalen.

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