Burns in school-age children: demographics and burn prevention.
Epidemiologic and demographic study of burn center patients and admission patterns can be useful in tailoring burn prevention programs. Such studies can pinpoint specific high-risk areas and seasons, thus allowing more efficient expenditure of resources.
Hammond
J S
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University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, FL 33101.
Hickman
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Ward
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D000293:Adolescent; D002053:Burn Units; D002056:Burns / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D010343:Patient Admission; D012574:Schools