SPECTRUM OF FACIAL BURN INJURIES AND THEIR DIFFERENT MODES OF TREATMENT

Abstract

Satishchandra B. K1, Basavaraju K. M2

INTRODUCTION
A major public health problem in India is burns injuries. It is prevalent especially in low and middle income countries, where over 95% of all burn deaths occur. Fire related burns alone account for over 0.3 million deaths per year. But Death is not the only consequence. There are around 80% of the fire victims who become disfigured and permanently disabled. For some this means living with the stigma and rejection that all too often comes with disability and disfigurement.

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