Fires and burns in developing countries – a disregarded epidemic? What is our responsibility and what can we do to help?
Each year, more than 300 000 people die worldwide due to fire-related injuries. Poor possibilities for adequate treatment are leaving several times as many people disabled or with a reduced quality of life. A large portion of the victims are women or children. The fire safety standard in low- or middle-income countries, both in residental dwellings and in industrial facilities, is in many cases below what we can comprehend
The world is getting more and more connected, how can we help protect it together?
Researchers, practitioners and international experts gathered to discuss what we in the West have of responsibility and what we can do to help.