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A Decade Epidemiological Study of Pediatric Burns in South West of Iran
Mohammad Keshavarz1, Fatemeh Javanmardi2, Ali Akbar Mohammdi2,3
1Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Insights
Pediatric burn injuries are a significant risk, with scalds from hot liquids being most common in children under five. Public health campaigns and school programs are crucial for preventing childhood burns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric burn epidemiology
- Trauma and injury prevention
Background:
- Burns represent a severe, life-threatening injury, particularly in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the epidemiology of pediatric burns is essential for targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric burn injuries.
- To analyze burn data in individuals under 18 years old over a ten-year period.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted from 2008 to 2017.
- Data were collected from outpatient and inpatient pediatric burn victims at Amir-al Momenin Burn Center, Shiraz, Iran.
Main Results:
- Over 14,000 pediatric burn cases were recorded (1893 inpatients, 12431 outpatients).
- Scald injuries were predominant in children under five.
- Accidental burns constituted over 90% of inpatient cases; suicidal burns were rare (6.12%) and more prevalent in girls.
Conclusions:
- Scald burns from hot liquids are the primary cause of injury in young children.
- Public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives in schools are recommended for childhood burn prevention.
Background:
Burn is one of the most traumatic injuries and life-threatening states which expose children at a higher risk. The aim of this study was evaluating the epidemiology of pediatric burns in age less than eighteen years old during the last decade.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was carried out during 2008-2017 in Amir-al Momenin Burn Center, affiliated by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The subjects consisted of burn victims under 18 years old who were registered as outpatients and inpatients.
Results:
During the study period, 1893 and 12431 patient were registered as inpatients and outpatients of the hospital. The burn victims were males. Children under 5 years old were prone to scald injuries more than children in any other age. More than 90% of inpatients children burned accidentally, while 116 (6.12%) burn injuries were suicidal; which was mostly seen in girls (75%, 87 out of 116).
Conclusion:
Most burns involved scalds from hot liquids especially in children age less than 5 years. Different strategies can be executed by means of broadcast flashes in mass media and educational programs through schools to show risk situation and statements calling attention to prevent childhood burn injuries.
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