Neighborhood Disadvantage and Injury Mechanism, Severity, and Outcomes in Pediatric Trauma

Traumatic injuries remain the leading cause of death in children aged 1–14. Previous research demonstrates a link between lower socioeconomic status (SES) and higher pediatric injury morbidity and mortality. There is scant research exploring the relationship between neighborhood disadvantage and pediatric trauma. This study utilizes Area Deprivation Index (ADI) to understand the relationship between pediatric traumatic injury mechanisms, severity, and outcomes and neighborhood disadvantage.