45% of Gaza Head Trauma Patients Are Children, Study Shows

Nearly 45 percent of patients treated for penetrating head trauma in Gaza are children or adolescents, according to a medical study cited by El País.

The research analysed cases from two Gaza hospitals in 2025, documenting the concentration of severe injuries among young people. The figures underscore the humanitarian toll of ongoing conflict in the territory.

The study represents clinical documentation of injuries sustained during military operations. Medical staff in Gaza have reported overwhelming caseloads and resource shortages amid the conflict.