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Pediatric burns in Israeli natives versus asylum seekers living in Israel: Lessons learned

Sivan Zissman1, Matan Orgil1, Oded Ben-Amotz1

  • 1Pediatric & Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|April 2, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric burn injuries in asylum seekers led to longer hospital stays and increased family burden compared to Israeli children. This highlights critical needs for prevention and social support for vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric burn research
  • Public health disparities
  • Asylum seeker health outcomes

Background:

  • Burn injuries are a major cause of child morbidity and mortality, with long-term functional and psychological consequences.
  • Children in low-income countries face higher burn injury risks.
  • Israel has seen a significant increase in asylum seekers, particularly in Tel Aviv.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To profile pediatric burn injuries at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center over nine years.
  • To compare burn injury characteristics between African asylum seekers and Israeli nationals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 876 pediatric patients (under 18) treated between 2007-2015.
  • Data collected included demographics, burn cause, total body surface area (TBSA), burn depth, and outcomes.
  • Comparison between asylum seeker and Israeli national patient groups.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found in age, gender ratio, scald burn types, or limb involvement.
  • Asylum seekers experienced significantly longer hospitalizations and hospital stays.
  • Family burden was also significantly higher among asylum seekers.

Conclusions:

  • The findings indicate a disproportionate impact of burn injuries on asylum-seeking children.
  • There is a clear need for enhanced prevention strategies, education, and social support for this vulnerable population.
  • This study offers insights into the broader challenges faced by asylum seekers.
Abstract

Keywords:
Asylum seekers genderBurn injuriesCasualtyDepth of burn and patient outcomeHospitality stay & rateIsraeli nativePediatric populationTotal body surface area (TBSA)

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