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Epidemiology of pediatric burn injuries in isfahan, iran
Mohammad Hadi Rafii1, Hamid Reza Saberi2, Mehrdad Hosseinpour2
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran.
Insights
Pediatric burn injuries are a significant health issue, with scalds being the most common cause in children under 15 in Iran. This study highlights the need for targeted prevention strategies for childhood burns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Burns represent a major global cause of death and disability, with a disproportionately high impact in developing nations.
- Childhood burn injuries pose a significant public health challenge, necessitating focused research on incidence and causative factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and primary causes of burn injuries among children under 15 years of age in Isfahan province, Iran.
- To analyze demographic and injury-specific data to inform prevention and management strategies for pediatric burns.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzing data of pediatric patients admitted to the Isfahan burn center between 2007 and 2009.
- Data collected included patient demographics (age, sex), burn characteristics (cause, location, extent), admission duration, and mortality outcomes.
Main Results:
- An annual incidence of 50 burn cases per 100,000 children was observed, with 1014 pediatric patients (45.5% of total) identified.
- Scald injuries were the most frequent type (51.8%), predominantly affecting children aged 3-6 years. Boys (60%) were more commonly affected than girls (40%).
- The majority of burn injuries (65.7%) occurred in urban areas, and the overall mortality rate was 5.5%.
Conclusions:
- Burn injuries constitute a critical health concern within the pediatric population in Isfahan province.
- The findings underscore the necessity for tailored public health interventions and specialized management plans to address pediatric burn injuries effectively.
Background:
Burns are major cause of death and disability worldwide, particularly in the developing countries.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and causes of burns in children under the age of 15 years in Isfahan province, Iran.
Patients And Methods:
All children admitted to the burn center of Isfahan, the largest city in central Iran, between 2007 and 2009 were enrolled in this study. We analyzed the data on age, sex, location, cause and spread of the burn, duration of admission, and cause of mortality.
Results:
Out of 2229 burn patients, 1014 (45.5%) were under the age of 15, indicating an annual incidence of 50 in 100,000 children. Of the 1014 patients, 610 (60%) were boys and 404 (40%) were girls; the male-to-female ratio was 1.5:1. Most of the patients were in the age range of 3 to 6 years. Scald was the most common type of burn injury (51.8%). Six-hundred and sixty-eight cases (65.7%) were from urban areas, while 346 (34.3%) were from rural areas. Fifty-six patients (5.5%) died.
Conclusions:
Burn injury is a major health concern in the pediatric age group, and specific consideration and planning are required for its management.
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