World Trauma Day is an annual observance that is focused on raising our voices for an important cause - to support trauma victims, as well as be educated and trained in ways to help people in case of any traumatic incidents. World Trauma Day 2024 will be marked on October 17. From reliable training on how to tend to road accidents to the right way to deliver CPR - that can eventually save lives - World Trauma Day aims to educate people on various aspects of this issue. As we prepare to celebrate World Trauma Day 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, World Trauma Day 2024 theme and how to celebrate this day. World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Know Date, Theme, History and Significance of the Global Event To Promote the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases.

When is World Trauma Day 2024?

World Trauma Day 2024 will be marked on October 17. This annual commemoration was established in 2011 in New Delhi, India. The main focus behind this observance is to be aware of how basic training on trauma responses and the right way to help people can go a long way in helping the millions who are faced with road accidents in this country every single day.

World Trauma Day 2024 Theme

Every year, the celebration of World Trauma Day is focused on a dedicated theme that can help organise targeted reforms and shift our resources towards areas of this challenge that need priority. World Trauma Day 2024 theme is "Workplace Injuries: Prevention & Management" and will target discussions on trauma accidents in workplaces and how they can be avoided. Brain Injury Awareness Month 2024: Everything You Need To Know About the Possible Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Brain Injury.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 50 lakh people die each year as a direct result of injury. This staggering number can be changed if we take proactive steps to reduce this alarming number by educating people on appropriate trauma response. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy World Trauma Day 2024!

(Disclaimer: This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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