Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6048539 | Burns | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The majority of intentional burn patients were female. Almost all intentional burns occurred in the home and were caused by fire, with kerosene the most common accelerant used. Underlying psychosocial risk factors were identified in most cases. Intentional burns resulted in severe burns with high mortality. Intentional burns are not only a serious medical issue; they represent significant public health and gender issues in Nepal.
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Authors
Bir Bahadur Lama, Janine M. Duke, Narayan Prasad Sharma, Buland Thapa, Peeyush Dahal, Nara Devi Bariya, Wendy Marston, Hilary J. Wallace,