Publications by authors named "Elias N Handal"
Epidemiology of scorpion stings in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory.
East Mediterr Health J
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Scorpion stings are a significant public health issue in the West Bank, with a study analyzing 2175 cases from 2012 and 2014-2020 revealing many of the affected individuals are young people, with nearly half being children under 18.
- Most stings occurred during the summer months, particularly between June and August, with the right hand being the most commonly affected body part.
- The findings highlight the need for increased public awareness on sting prevention and better training for medical staff in managing scorpion sting cases in the region.