Citation

Langley RL, Dunn KA, Esinhart JD. N. Carol. Med. J. 1991; 52(6): 281-284.

Affiliation

East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville 27858.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Medical Society of the State of North Carolina)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1861733

Abstract

Individuals who are outdoors during thunderstorms are at risk for death from direct and indirect lightning hits. Death is more likely from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the months of May through September. The fatality pattern in North Carolina is similar to that reported for the nation as a whole. Physicians are urged to discuss with their patients simple strategies for reducing exposure to lightning.

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