A study in Finland examined the costs of severe traffic injuries over a two-year period. The study found that the total costs were €20 million, with most costs being direct, followed by indirect and other costs. Patients with higher injury severity scores and injuries to the pelvis or lower extremities had higher total costs. The study also noted that most costs occurred within the first year after the injury, with fewer than a quarter of patients accounting for the majority of costs. Further research is needed to understand the factors influencing these costs.
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Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year
