Analysis of 585 burn patients hospitalized over a 6-year period. Part II: Aetiological data.
In a population of 585 burn patients from a well-defined urban area, the contribution of a number of factors to the occurrence of the burn injury is examined. These are: place where burned; activity of the patient at the time; contribution of various appliances and materials; the influence of clothing on the extent of the injury. These findings should prove helpful in future efforts at burn prevention.
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002056:Burns / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D002140:California; D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged