The scant evidence makes explaining these differences largely conjectural. But the evidence is too scant to draw any firm conclusions. There is mixed evidence for use of corticosteriods and scant evidence for the other therapies. However, crop statistics of the time were scant and unreliable. The gunners were poorly trained, there was little ammunition and scant prospect of replacement. Evidence to support the cleaning of wounds before closure is scant. Dates are approximate because of scant written sources. Given her humble origins and scant education, her personal achievements speak to her own determination. Snowfall is scant except at the higher elevation edges. That year's conference was underattended and their report attracted scant attention. Thereafter the dead were routinely buried in mass graves and scant official records were retained. Historical records regarding Taekkyon are scant and ambiguous. A scant and erratic goods service continued. There is scant space for more burials. The province is mostly arid with scant vegetation except for the irrigated Indus Valley.