Age as a risk factor for burn injury requiring hospitalization during early childhood.
Objectives; To examine the variation by age in the rates and causes of burn injury requiring hospitalization during early childhood. Conclusions; The findings underscore the importance of developmental stage as a determinant of risk and type of burn injury. Children aged 6 months through 2 years are at increased risk of severe burn injury and should be targeted for prevention efforts.
Record #:
1622
Date:
1994
Format:
Journal Article
Author:
Simon, Paul A;Baron, Roy C
Corp:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta
Source:
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Citation:
148 apr94
Issue pages:
394-397
Keywords:
THERMAL INJURY;BURNS;THERMAL INJURIES;EARLY CHILDHOOD;SCALDS
Identity:
USA
Location:
f
Class:
E320
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