South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
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Letter Case Reports
Adverse reactions possibly associated with the use of Emla cream.
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To determine the epidemiological profile of firearm-related injuries among children and adolescents in Cape Town during recent years in order to further understand the epidemic of firearm violence as a public health problem in South Africa. ⋯ These findings demonstrate the escalating epidemic of firearm-related injuries and deaths among children and adolescents in Cape Town. In addition, the study indicates the need for an integrated injury and death reporting system. Further research is needed to understand firearm-related injuries among children and adolescents in South Africa, and to develop policies and programmes for prevention that are effective in this setting.