Global & Disaster Medicine

Venomous snakes and global hotspots

The Lancet

  • Snakebite envenoming is a frequently overlooked cause of mortality and morbidity.
  • Snakebites are responsible for 81 000–138 000 deaths annually.
  • Contact from venomous snakes, spiders, and scorpions contribute to 1·2 million years of life lived with disability annually.


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