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Exploring Ethnic Disparities in Burn Injury Outcomes in the UK: A Systematic Review
Uashar Badakhshan1, Reza Zamani1, Tanimola Martins1
1Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK.
European Burn Journal
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Ethnic disparities in UK burn injuries are significant, with rising admissions among Black patients and higher rates of unsuitable treatments and psychological referrals in ethnic minorities. Targeted policies are needed for equitable care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Burn Care Research
Background:
- Burn injuries affect ~250,000 people annually in the UK.
- Research on gender, health, and socioeconomic factors in burns is extensive.
- Ethnic disparities in burn injuries and outcomes remain under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight ethnic disparities in burn injuries within the UK.
- To identify trends in burn admissions across different ethnic groups.
- To inform policy for more equitable burn care.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review following the PRISMA framework.
- Searches conducted using terms related to ethnicity and burn injuries in the UK.
- 11 studies were selected from 3339 initial results.
Main Results:
- White ethnic groups comprised 52.4% of admissions; Asians 24.9%; Black groups 5.9%.
- Admissions declined in White patients but rose in Black patients; children aged 1-5 were most affected.
- Ethnic minorities had higher rates of unsuitable topical treatments and psychological referrals.
Conclusions:
- Significant ethnic disparities exist in UK burn injuries and their outcomes.
- Policy interventions targeting these disparities are crucial.
- Addressing ethnic disparities can lead to a more equitable healthcare system and improved patient outcomes.
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