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Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the demographic data of the patients with head trauma, to identify regional factors and to contribute to the development of epidemiological database in our country. Material and Methods: Between January 2008- December 2009, The records of 2602 patients were retrospectively investigated and identified head trauma. 531 patients with head trauma were evaluated in terms of demographi, etiology, Glasgow Coma Scale, accompanying injuries and Injury Severity Score. It was the regional epidemiological data Patients were divited groups according to the Glasgow Coma Score and analyzed the factors affecting mortality and morbidity. Results: It was found that the frequency of head trauma was 20.4% in the all trauma events. The most reasons of acut head trauma were motor vehicle accident (29.1%) and fall from height (respetively 29,1% and 24,4%). According to Glaskow Coma Scala; injuries were 55,8%; medium was 32 % and severe injuries were found to be 12,2%. Average severity score was 12 (1-38). Patients with low GCS score was significantly higher mortality. Conclusion: This study conducted with a large number of cases in Eastern Anatolia Region, the results of the study show that. Regional factors can be effective epidemiological data in headtrauma patients. Also it will be helpful providing epidemiological national data.

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