[Analysis of the causes of fatal burns]

In 500 casualties who died from thermal injuries comprising 314 men and 186 women, all above 15 years of age, the causes of the injuries were analyzed. In 266 the injuries were contracted at home, 140 were industrial injuries and 94 other injuries (transport, criminal, agriculture). The authors discuss the causes of injuries and their frequency. Finally they draw attention to the adverse development of non-occupational injuries in the home.