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8000
patients are hospitalized for burns in mainland France each year
news
Hospitalizations for burns in France: in 9 out of 10 cases, the burns are ...
As part of its surveillance activities, Santé publique France analyzes the characteristics of patients hospitalized for burns and publishes a summary of the results of this work for 2014, as well...
report/summary
Burn victims hospitalized in mainland France in 2014 and trends since 2009
Data from the Program for the Medicalization of Information Systems in Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, and Dentistry (PMS I-MCO) for the years 2009 through 2014 were analyzed to quantify and...
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The majority of patients hospitalized for burns are men and children under the age of 5.
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Compared to adults, children suffer fewer severe burns.
In relation to
UV
thematic dossier
Ultraviolet radiation, which is everywhere, is emitted naturally by the sun or by artificial sources. It is responsible for various health conditions, including certain types of skin cancer.
Fall
thematic dossier
The risk of falling increases with age, leading to injuries that can sometimes be serious and even fatal. However, following a few recommendations and taking certain precautions can help reduce...
Drowning
thematic dossier
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among people under 25 in France, but it also affects other age groups.
