Geographical Distribution Map and Epidemiological Pattern of Animal Bite in the North of Iran
Open Access
- 1 January 2019
- journal article
- Published by Polaris in Journal Of Biochemical Technology
- Vol. 10 (4) , 59-64
Abstract
Introduction: Animal bite is a public health problem in Iran and in the world, and despite the great progress in preventing and treating these cases, it has had high economic, social, and psychological consequences. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological and geographical status of animal bites in Mazandaran province in 2007-2016. Methods: This was a retrospective and longitudinal study conducted in 2018. The population of the study was all animal bitten people in the geographical arKeywords
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