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Burn injuries in Finland

S Nieminen, V Laaksonen, J Viljanto

    Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1977
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    Annually, 0.4% of Finland's population requires medical care for burn injuries, with children comprising over half of hospitalizations. Burn incidents significantly impact younger demographics, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Trauma Care

    Background:

    • Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern in Finland.
    • Understanding the epidemiology of burn injuries is crucial for effective prevention and resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the incidence and characteristics of burn injuries in a non-selected Finnish population.
    • To analyze hospitalization rates, demographic distribution, and mortality associated with burn injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of burn injury data from a non-selected population in Finland.
    • Estimation of incidence rates, hospitalization proportions, and mortality statistics.

    Main Results:

    • 0.4% of the population seeks medical care annually for burns; 35/10^5 inhabitants require hospitalization.

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  • Children under 15 constitute 55% of hospitalized burn cases; men are two-thirds of patients.
  • Hospital mortality is 5% for adults and 1% for children, with 70% of fatalities occurring immediately.

    • Conclusions:

    • Burn injuries disproportionately affect children and working-age adults in Finland.
    • The findings highlight the need for targeted burn prevention programs and adequate healthcare resource planning.