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

• Main Authors: Ndung Ako Forbinake (Author), Claude Stephan Ohandza (Author), Karl Njuwa Fai (Author), Valirie Ndip Agbor (Author), Betrand Kealebong Asonglefac (Author), Desmond Aroke (Author), Gerard Beyiha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...