Mortality analysis of burns in a developing country: a CAMEROONIAN experience

Abstract Background Burns are a serious public health problem worldwide accounting for an estimated 265,000 deaths annually from fires alone. The vast majority (96%) of deaths from fire-related burns occur in low- and middle-income countries and burns are one of the leading causes of disability-adju...

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Main Authors: Ndung Ako Forbinake, Claude Stephan Ohandza, Karl Njuwa Fai, Valirie Ndip Agbor, Betrand Kealebong Asonglefac, Desmond Aroke, Gerard Beyiha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09372-3