Ballistic trauma

The term ballistic trauma (generally referred to by the type of weapon, such as gunshot wound, etc.) refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions. The most common forms of ballistic trauma stems from small arms fire, namely semi-automatic pistols, machine guns, submachine guns, and assault rifles used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting and recreational pursuits, and criminal activity.

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In terms of public health, it is estimated that over 500,000 injuries are sustained annually from the use of firearms; 300,000 or more relating to those occurring in situations of armed conflict, with the remainder of 200,000 or more being sustained in non-conflict situations. According to reports from the World Health Organization in 2001, these injuries represent roughly a quarter of the estimated 2.3 million deaths from violence; 42 percent being suicides, 38 percent homicides, and 26 percent related to war and armed conflict.

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Physical trauma: In medicine, a trauma patient has suffered serious and life-threatening physical injury resulting in secondary complications such as shock, respiratory failure and death....

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