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Pediatric burn injuries in Tehran, Iran.
R Alaghehbandan1, A MacKay Rossignol, A Rastegar Lari
1Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|February 28, 2001
Summary
Pediatric burn injuries in Tehran disproportionately affect young children, with a high fatality rate. This study highlights the need for targeted prevention programs to reduce childhood burn incidents in Iran.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Burn Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern globally, particularly in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the specific epidemiologic features of pediatric burns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the epidemiologic characteristics of pediatric burn injuries in western Tehran.
- To provide data for the development of targeted preventive programs for children in Iran.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of inpatient data from Tohid Burn Center, Tehran.
- Inclusion criteria: children aged 0-15 years treated between April 1995 and March 1998.
- Data collected included demographics, incidence, and mortality rates.
Main Results:
- 1454 out of 3341 (43.5%) burn admissions were pediatric (<16 years).
- Overall pediatric case fatality rate was 16%; annual incidence ranged from 17.8 to 22.7 per 100,000 child-years.
- Children under 2 years exhibited the highest incidence and mortality rates; the boy/girl ratio was 2.6.
Conclusions:
- Young children (<2 years) are most vulnerable to severe burn injuries and mortality in this region.
- Findings underscore the urgent need for focused interventions to prevent pediatric burns in Iran.
- Epidemiologic data is essential for evidence-based public health policy and injury prevention initiatives.