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Burn injuries among infants and toddlers in the United States, 1997-2002

Bart J Hammig1, Roberta J Ogletree

  • 1Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA. bhammig@siu.edu

American Journal of Health Behavior
|May 23, 2006
PubMed

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Annually, 78,000 young children in the U.S. sustain unintentional burn injuries from hot objects or substances. Hot foods and household items like curling irons are common causes, necessitating multifaceted prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Unintentional burn injuries pose a significant risk to young children.
  • Identifying the specific causes and prevalence is crucial for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the incidence and identify the primary causes of unintentional burns from hot objects or substances in U.S. children aged 0-4 years.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care System (NHAMCS).
  • Analyzed emergency department visits for burn injuries in the target age group.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 78,000 children under 5 years old required ambulatory care annually for burns.
  • Common culprits included hot foods, beverages, curling irons, and clothing irons.

Conclusions:

  • Burn injury causes are diverse, ranging from food-related incidents to household appliance contact.
  • A comprehensive approach combining health education and improved product safety design is recommended for prevention.
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