Citation

Al-Qattan MM, Al-Zahrani K. Burns 2009; 35(4): 476-481.

Affiliation

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. moqattan@hotmail.com

Comment In:

10.1016/j.burns.2009.09.010

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.burns.2008.03.001

PMID

19269104

Abstract

This paper reviews burns that occur because of specific social habits and traditions; religious beliefs and activities; social events and festivals; and traditional medical practices. A literature review did not reveal any article that specifically reviews such burns. These injuries are not only interesting (being nation-specific) but are also important with regards to implementation of preventive measures in various countries around the world.

Language: en