Burns are among the leading causes of disability-adjusted...

Burns are among the leading causes of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost in low- and middle-income countries.In 2004, nearly 11 million people worldwide were burned severely enough to require medical attention.

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In India, over 1 000 000 people are moderately or severely burnt every year.Nearly 173 000 Bangladeshi children are moderately or severely burnt every year.In Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt and Pakistan, 17% of children with burns have a temporary disability and 18% have a permanent disability.Burns are the second most common injury in rural Nepal, accounting for 5% of disabilities.In 2008, over 410 000 burn injuries occurred in the United States of America, with approximately 40 000 requiring hospitalization.