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History of Burns: A Review

Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Jacob Antony Chakiath

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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 10(2):p 79-85, July-December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.10223.3

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Chakiath JA, Chittoria RK. History of burns: a review. Indian J Med Health Sci. 2023;10(2):79–85.

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Received : April 14, 2023         Accepted : May 18, 2023          Published : June 30, 2023

Abstract

Burn Injuries represent one of the most important public health problems faced by both developing as well as industrialized nations today. This review article highlights the history of burns in both the developed and developing countries especially pertaining to Indian Scenario.

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This research received no funding.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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Chakiath JA, Chittoria RK. History of burns: a review. Indian J Med Health Sci. 2023;10(2):79–85.

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Received Accepted Published
April 14, 2023 May 18, 2023 June 30, 2023
DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.10223.3

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Received April 14, 2023
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