Annual distribution of injuries by type of burn
| 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Single ignition source flame burns. | ||||||||
| Total No | 57 | 73 | 98 | 90 | 92 | 104 | 80 | 84 |
| Flame burns (%)* | 61 | 56 | 51 | 59 | 54 | 46 | 41 | 42 |
| Scalds (%) | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 33 |
| House fires (%) | 9 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 12 |
| Other types of burns (%) | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 13 |