Search for dissertations about: "burns epidemiology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words burns epidemiology.

2. 1. Burns in Zimbabwe. Epidemiology, Immunosuppression, Infection and Surgical Management

   Author : Salathiel Mzezewa; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Surgery; terlipressin; primary excision; tissue bacterial quantification; septicema; wound infection; attemped suicide; HIV infection; Burns in Zimbabwe; epidemiology;

   Abstract : Background: The burden of burn injuries is in developing countries, the majority of deaths (98%) related to fire burns are in developing countries.These injuries are associated with poverty and are mainly related to accidents with fires in the home environment. READ MORE

4. 2. Developing a framework for prevention of childhood burn in a low-income country perspective : epidemiological appraisals

   Author : Saidur Mashreky; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : burns;

   Abstract : Childhood burn is a major issue in children's health in Bangladesh however it was not studies and documented systematically earlier. A comprehensive prevention programme is necessary to address this child health issue. READ MORE

5. 3. Epidemiology and statistical modeling in burn injuries

   Author : Homayoun Sadeghi Bazargani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Burn injuries;

   Abstract : An important issue in assessing the epidemiology of injuries, including burns, is the investigation of appropriate methodologies and statistical modeling techniques to study injuries in an efficient and trustworthy manner. The overall aim of this thesis is to analyze epidemiological patterns and assess the appropriateness of supervised statistical models to investigate burn risks and patterns. READ MORE

6. 4. Injuries among children and young adults in Uganda : epidemiology and prevention

   Author : Milton Mutto; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Injuries are a major morbidity and mortality cause among children and young adults worldwide. Previous Ugandan studies were limited in scope and biased towards severe adulthood injuries in referral care. READ MORE

7. 5. Epidemiology and prevention of home related injuries in the Islamic Republic of Iran

   Author : Reza Mohammadi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Community safety promotion; injury prevention; home safety; Iran; national program; unintentional home-related injury; surveillance; primary healthcare; checklist; trend.;

   Abstract : Background: As elsewhere, unintentional injuries are among the leading causes of death In Iran, but non-fatal injuries due to injury events In the home environment have not been analyzed. Many injuries occur in the home environment, where nobody expects there to be a risk of injury. READ MORE