Abstract
The authors present an extensive review of burn epidemiology. They review sources of burns, preventive tools, emergency behaviors to reduce severity, and rehabilitation. Ways are sketched in which the pediatrician can be an effective advocate against burn injuries.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Home / prevention & control
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Burns / epidemiology
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Burns / etiology*
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Burns / rehabilitation
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Burns, Electric / epidemiology
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Burns, Electric / etiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Emergencies
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Female
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Fires / prevention & control
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Firesetting Behavior
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Risk
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Smoke / prevention & control
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Smoking
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United States