Citation

de Wet B, Davies MR, Cywes S. S. Afr. Med. J. 1977; 52(24): 969-972.

Vernacular Title

Die oorsake van brandwonde by kinders.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, South African Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

609968

Abstract

In this article the causes of burn injuries in a series of 236 children admitted to the burns unit of Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital are investigated. Special reference is made to housing conditions as a contributing factor. The findings suggest that overcrowding and inadequate bathing and cooking facilities are conditions permeating almost all other contributory factors. More pertinent preventative measures are recommended.

Language: af