
@article{ref1,
title="Burns in the elderly",
journal="American family physician",
year="1987",
author="Ostrow, L. B. and Bongard, F. S. and Sacks, S. T. and McGuire, A. and Trunkey, D. D.",
volume="35",
number="1",
pages="149-154",
abstract="The records of 327 burn patients over age 65 show that flame burns were the most common causative agent and that more than 70 percent of all burns occurred in the home. Despite improved treatment, mortality from burns remains unacceptably high among the elderly. Future efforts must be directed toward the prevention of these injuries, especially those sustained in the home.",
language="",
issn="0002-838X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}