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World Trauma Day 2025 Observed Globally on 17th October.

Important Days | Dated: 21 Oct 2025

World Trauma Day is recently observed annually on October 17 to raise awareness about physical and emotional trauma, highlighting the importance of timely medical care and preventive measures. The 2025 edition marks the 15th observance of this global awareness day.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The theme for World Trauma Day 2025 is “Building a Safer Future with Trauma Care,” emphasising timely action, awareness, and effective medical care to save lives and prevent long-term complications from trauma.
  • - First observed in 2011 in New Delhi, India, World Trauma Day was established to reduce casualties and minimize the long-term impact of trauma incidents worldwide, promoting better trauma care systems globally.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) World Trauma Day is part of the Bone & Joint Action Week, observed from October 12–20, 2025. The week includes five key observances: World Arthritis Day (12th), World Spine Day (16th), World Trauma Day (17th), World Pediatric Bone & Joint Day (19th), and World Osteoporosis Day (20th).
  • (ii) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), injuries cause over 5 million deaths each year globally, accounting for 9% of all deaths. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds worldwide and are projected to rise from the 8th to the 7th leading cause of death by 2030.
  • (iii) In India, injuries are projected to cause 10 lakh deaths annually, with an additional 2 crore people requiring hospitalization. The day highlights the need for strengthened trauma care systems and awareness to reduce preventable deaths.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, on which date is World Trauma Day observed globally?

Correct Answer: October 17

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