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MORTALITY ANALYSIS OF BURNS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY: THE CAMEROONIAN EXPERIENCE

Ndung Ako Forbinake, Dongmo Gael, Ohandza Claude, Chichom Mefire Alain, Gérard Beyiha, Ngowe Ngowe Marcelin

2018 · 12 citations · 8 references

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Background: Burns are the leading causes of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost in low-and middleincome countries.

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