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Incidence and Cost of Non-Fatal Burns in Iran: A Nationwide Population-Based Study Publisher Pubmed



Abouie A1 ; Salamati P1 ; Hafezinejad N1 ; Rahimimovaghar A2 ; Saadat S1 ; Aminesmaeili M2 ; Sharifi V3 ; Hajebi A4 ; Rahimimovaghar V1
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  1. 1. Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Psychiatry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Research Center for Addiction and Risky Behavior (ReCARB), Psychiatric Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion Published:2018


Abstract

To determine the incidence and cost of non-fatal burns in Iran; this cross-sectional household survey of a nationally representative sample of 15–64 years old was conducted. Through face-to-face interviews and telephone calls, the data on the demographics, history and cost of burns were collected. The annual incidence rate of burns was estimated 129.85 per 1000 population. Burns occurred higher in younger age, female gender and urban residency. The most common burn description was as follows: unpaid work (activity during burn), home (place of burn), heat and hot substances (mechanism of burn) and upper limb (site of burn). The average total cost of burn includes victims seeking medical care was US$124 per case. The main findings of this study suggest that burns are a major public health concern in Iran. To stop this important health issue, a national program for burn prevention and education must be developed. © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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