What is World Trauma Day?

Every year, World Trauma Day takes place on October 17th. The day emphasizes the importance of saving and protecting lives in times of disasters. It's also a day to give people information on how to prevent traumatic injuries and deaths.

What is trauma?

Trauma is regarded as a physical condition in the medical field. These physical injuries are a result of traumatic events. Domestic violence, natural disasters, and severe automobile accidents are among the events that have occurred in the United States. Traumatic injuries are most common in the early stages. They also need urgent medical attention. Many people who suffer a traumatic injury are not likely to go into shock. Some may even require resuscitation or intervention to save the limbs. After suffering a traumatic injury, many people suffer a disability. For those people, their traumatic injury is life-threatening.

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