Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM
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Ann Agric Environ Med · Jun 2019
Comparative StudyMissions of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in rural and urban areas in Poland - A comparative retrospective analysis.
Mortality due to various causes, despite continuous efforts to improve the quality of medical services, is a serious problem for modern healthcare systems. Ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the cause of over 15 million deaths annually, and are therefore known as the world's number one killer. ⋯ Multi-organ injuries, head traumas, sudden cardiac arrest, traumatic brain injuries, collapse and epilepsy, were more frequent reasons for HEMS missions in rural areas than in urban areas.