Paediatric trauma epidemic: a call to action

Elizabeth M Keating, Raymond R Price, Jeff A Robison, Elizabeth M Keating, Raymond R Price, Jeff A Robison

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Keywords: accident & emergency; injury prevention; paediatric surgery; tropical paediatrics.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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