Abstract:BackgroundGender differences have been reported both in exposure to and outcome of burn injuries. Whereas the general gender distribution of burns is relatively well known, few studies have examined gender differences in incidence and management of burns for different burn mechanisms in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsThe study is cross sectional and based on case reports of patients seeking care for a burn injury at Emergency Centres in eight health care facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa between… Show more
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