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Demographic and circumstantial accounts of burn mortality in Cape Town, South Africa, 2001-2004: An observational register based study
BMC Public Health, 10/07/09

Van Niekerk A et al. – Besides paediatric burns, the high prevalence and circumstances of occurrence of burns among middle age men are a source of concern. There are reasons to believe that this over–representation is a reflection of detrimental living conditions, life–style and poor socio–economic status. It is recommended that there be greater prioritisation of prevention activities that involve the control or management of kerosene heat sources, the provision of alternatives to flammable housing materials, and the implementation of strategies to reduce harmful drinking practices.