The anthropology of burns in Zimbabwe
Journal of the Medical and Dental Association of Botswana
; 24(1): 1-4, 1994.
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1264567
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ABSTRACT
Burns; especially of children are the most common severe household accidents and are almost always preventable. In Zimbabwe the most common aetiology of burns is scalding. The purpose of this article is to show the relationship between the incidence of burns and socio-economic status; by comparing the burns occurring in high-density and rural areas (poor environment) with those occurring in low-density areas (affluent environment)
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Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Burns
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Accidents
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Anthropology
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Medical and Dental Association of Botswana
Year:
1994
Type:
Article
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