A study of lightning deaths in Singapore
Chao, T.C.; Pakiam, J.E.; Chia, J.
Singapore Medical Journal 22(3): 150-157
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 7302622 Document Number: 169846
Singapore has a high thunderstorm frequency and hence a high lightning death rate of 1.7/million population. A study of 80 deaths in a 24 h period from 1956-1979 is conducted. The circumstances leading to death, the mode of death and postmortem appearances are described. Some advice on how to avoid being struck by lightning is offered.
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