Childhood Deaths Resulted from Burn Injuries in Diyarbakır
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Childhood Deaths Resulted from Burn Injuries in Diyarbakır
Aim: Deaths resulted from burn injuries constitute a serious public health problem in developing countries. Deaths from burn injuries are usually seen secondary to accidents and more frequently occur in chidhood. In this study; we intended to indicate the features of childhood deaths resulted from burn injuries and the causes of burns in Diyarbakir city. Methods: The corpse examination and auto...
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عنوان ژورنال: Electronic Journal of General Medicine
سال: 2009
ISSN: 2516-3507
DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/82632