A handgun, a popular choice for inflicting interpersonal violence in South Africa

Interpersonal Violence: An Unparalleled Horror In South Africa

In South Africa the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is interpersonal violence, whereas in most countries motor vehicle accidents are the primary cause of TBI.  A recently published study into TBI admissions at two state hospitals in the city of Pietermaritzburg found that 39.4% of cases were due to deliberate interpersonal violence, as…