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How do children get burnt?
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Why do acid attacks happen?
Domestic violence + availability of acid + rates of incidence
Did you know that in Uganda 3 out of 4 people are aware acid and burn violence and 1 in 5 know of an acid burn and violence victim? Acid attacks is a crime that is pervasive in Uganda, and is currently on the rise. This crime is not well recorded due to the attached stigma.
Acid can be stored in a plastic bottle and sold at prices as cheap as cooking oil. Acid is meant to be for industrial use only, however, it is currently being sold like any other commodity. As such, acid is viewed as a cheap weapon by perpetrators, and unlike a weapon such as a gun, you cannot trace acid to the buyer.
Currently acid is not being regulated in Uganda, as acid sellers do not have permits and acid buyers are not asked for any documents. As such, there is a need for specific acid laws as the guidelines are unclear and not implemented. Countries including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan have developed specific laws following strategic litigation for toxic chemicals such as acid.
What happens when a patient doesn’t have access to surgery?
Mild case becomes severe, severe case becomes a disability, disability becomes life sentence + economic impact +
What is a burn contracture?
Explainer + jan video
What is an electrical burn and how do they occur?
Electrical burns are one of the most severe kinds of burns as it goes below the surficial layer and can destroy the muscle and/or nerves, leading into organ failures and other serious health implications.
How much is a prosthetic cost for an amputee?
1000$ and cite source Prouganda