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Fares Scale of Injuries due to Cluster Munitions

Okay kiddo, let's talk about something serious but important: the different levels of injury that can happen because of cluster munitions.

First, let's understand what cluster munitions are. These are weapons that are made up of lots of smaller bombs or grenades that are released from a larger shell in the air. When they explode, they can cause a lot of damage and cover a wide area.

Now, let's talk about the different levels of injury that can happen because of these cluster munitions.

Level 1: Mild injuries - If someone is lucky, they might only get mild injuries from cluster munitions. This could mean things like cuts, bruises, or minor burns. These injuries can still be painful and might need medical attention, but people with these injuries usually recover pretty quickly.

Level 2: Moderate injuries - Sometimes, people can get more serious injuries from cluster munitions. This could mean things like broken bones, deep cuts, or second-degree burns. These kinds of injuries can be more painful and might take longer to heal. People with these injuries might need to be hospitalized or have surgery to fix them.

Level 3: Severe injuries - When someone gets really hurt by cluster munitions, they might have severe injuries. This could mean things like third-degree burns, amputations, or brain damage. These kinds of injuries can be life-changing and might require long-term medical care or even rehabilitation.

Level 4: Fatal injuries - Unfortunately, sometimes people don't survive injuries from cluster munitions. This is the most serious level of injury and means that someone has died because of the weapon.

So, that's the different levels of injury that can happen because of cluster munitions. It's important to remember that these weapons can cause a lot of harm, and that's why many countries have worked to ban them. We need to keep working towards a world where no one is harmed by cluster munitions or any other kind of weapon.