Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI_ in UAE – A Review

Objective: To evaluate the causes and pattern of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Dubai, UAE.Material and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out at Rashid Hospital, Dubai UAE from June 1, 2008 to August 27, 2008. All the patients admitted to neurosurgical unit referred from A&E were included and the total no. was 96 patients in this short study. Demographic data, causes and pattern of injury and presentation with clinical and radiological findings were recorded.Results: Most of the patients were young males (7.7:1) in the age range of 21 – 30 years. RTA being the most common (45%) cause in non-Arab expatriate population and 49 patients had minor injuries only with the rest included in moderate to severe category. The results were consistent with the international studies.Conclusion: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a potentially preventable cause of mortality and morbidity in young population world over and still there is a need for formulating new strategies to avoid it