Age as a Risk Factor for Burn Injury Requiring Hospitalization During Early Childhood

Incidence and Pattern of Burn Injuries Among Children With Disabilities

“…1,2,7,23,24 Our results for risk of burn injuries by age, gender, and race or ethnicity in the univariate and multivariate analyses were consistent with these previous findings. However, after controlling for age, gender, and race or ethnicity, the risk of burn injuries among disabled children became stronger and remained statistically significant, providing new evidence that disability status is an independent risk factor for burn injuries among children.…”

“…1,2 In the United States, burns are associated with more than 1,300 deaths per year, ranking third behind motor vehicle-related deaths and drowning for children aged less than 19 years. 3 Risk factors for and epidemiologic characteristics of burns have been well documented.…”

“…1,2,4 -7 Children aged 6 months to 2 years are more likely to be hospitalized for burn injuries than children outside this age range. 1 In addition, researchers found that preexisting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with elevated risk of burn injuries. 8,9 Disabled children experience different motor and cognitive development than nondisabled children.…”

Severe childhood burns in the Czech Republic: risk factors and prevention

“…32 Older preschool children were burned during experimentation with matches, lighters and stoves, while typical burns in preadolescent and adolescent boys involved matches and petrol and, less frequently, high-voltage electricity.…”

Pädiatrische Notfälle in der präklinischen Notfallmedizin

“…Gerade Säuglinge und Kleinkinder mit ihrem hohen Erkundungsdrang bei altersbedingter Unfähigkeit zur Einschätzung von Gefahrenpotenzialen sind, insbesondere durch Verbrühungen, stark gefähr-det [32].…”