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Head injury affects over 60 million people every year which causes mortality and morbidity. Of all the injuries, head injury accounts for most cases of death and disability. Sixty-nine million individuals worldwide suffered from head injury in 2018. As the time progresses there is observable increase in rates of Head injuries. Hence this study focuses on this aspect of injuries in a level 1 TAEI centre. Research studies from TAEI centre are sparse as of now and this study will be a helpful tool for illumination of further research and development which will be useful in reducing public health burden. TAEI ( Tamilnadu Accident and Emergency Care Initiative ) : Tamilnadu Government have initiated TAEI centres along the National and major State highways. This is in co-ordination with 108 free ambulance service, Government hospitals and CMCHIS schemed private hospitals. It provides immediate and free treatment to the trauma patients.

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