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Epidemiology of burns in a teaching hospital in south India
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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January 1, 2008
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Introduction
Despite many medical advances, burns continue to remain a challenging problem due to the lack of infrastructure and trained professionals as well as the increased cost of treatment, all of which have an impact on the outcome. Previous epidemiological studies from different parts of India [1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6] have revealed that burn cases are prevalent all over the country. Most of these patients are poor and hence, seek healthcare from government hospitals. There is no information on the pattern of outcomes among burn patients in relation to clinical aspects in India. [7] Hence, the present study was undertaken in a burns unit to determine selected epidemiological variables, ...