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Genital burns in the United States: Disproportionate prevalence in the pediatric population

Anas Tresh1, Nima Baradaran1, Thomas W Gaither1

  • 1Department of Urology, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|March 27, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Genital burns are common in young children, often caused by preventable scalds from hot water. Public health initiatives should focus on caregiver education and safer product design to reduce these injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Genital burns represent a significant public health concern, particularly among pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and etiology of these injuries is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the epidemiology of genital burns in the U.S. from 2000 to 2016.
  • To investigate the underlying causes and identify predictors of hospitalization for genital burn injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database.
  • Analyzed data on demographics, injury diagnosis, disposition, and causative agents.
  • Performed multivariate analysis to identify predictors of hospitalization.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 17,026 emergency department cases of genital burns occurred nationally.
  • Scalding (57.9%) was the most common mechanism, with hot water (35.7%) as the leading agent.
  • Children aged 0-12 accounted for 37.1% of cases, with younger children experiencing burns primarily from bathroom hot water and older children from cooking-related incidents.

Conclusions:

  • Children experience genital burns at a higher rate than adults, with many injuries being preventable.
  • Recommendations include improved safety in product design and enhanced caregiver education on hazardous situations.
Abstract

Keywords:
BurnEpidemiologyGenitalPediatricUrology

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