Background: Injuries are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in young people. Despite this, the long-term consequences for young survivors of severe injury are relatively unexplored. Methods: Population based cohort study involving 5 year post injury structured interview of all cases of major trauma ( Injury Severity Score > 15) identified retrospectively for 12 month period ( 1988 to 1989) within former Yorkshire Health Authority area of the United Kingdom. Results: 125 individuals aged 11 24 years at time of injury were identified. Of these, 109 ( 87%) were interviewed.
