Abu Dhabi: Road accidents are the main cause of brain injuries, which are putting a strain on medical resources. Doctors have called for more centres with specialist neurosurgical units because quick and effective treatment can reduce the risk of long-term brain damage after a head injury.
They have also urged cyclists and motorcyclists to wear protective head gear to reduce the risk of head injuries.
A study at Al Ain Hospital found the most common cause of head injury was a road traffic collision (67.1 per cent), followed by falls (11.9 per cent) as the second-most common. |
