Citation

Mungadi IA. Niger. J. Med. 2002; 11(1): 30-32.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12073298

Abstract

This 2-Year (1999-2000) prospective study was undertaken to determine the pattern and outcome of childhood burns at the Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, North Western Nigeria. A total of 108 children, 15 years and below, were seen. There were 67 males and 41 females giving a male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Domestic accidents were responsible for 100 (92.6%) cases. Hot liquids as the agents of injuries were recorded in 72 (66.7%) children. The mortality rate was 6.5% (7 cases), all males. Petrol explosion was responsible for 4 deaths. Another case is made for the reduction in the incidence, morbidity and mortality of burns by elevating the socio economic status of the community.

Language: en