Pattern of Lightning Related Injuries to Human in Bangladesh

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Cross-sectional study reveals injury patterns and fatalities from lightning strikes in Bangladesh, suggesting a need for increased awareness.

Lightning strikes cause significant injuries and fatalities, with 45% of victims dead and 35% suffering major injuries.
Among 40 individuals, there were 16 deceased and 24 survivors, with injuries primarily to the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Data was collected from hospital records and victim families following a lightning incident near a wedding reception in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj in August 2021. There is a pressing need for lightning education to improve field management and reduce severe outcomes for victims.

Sultana et al. (2024) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reveals injury patterns and fatalities from lightning strikes in Bangladesh, suggesting a need for increased awareness.