NEISS outpatient scald burns in patients 0 to 14 years old in 1975
| Tap water scalds No (%) | Other scalds No (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| *χ21, p<0.001. | ||
| †χ21, p<0.0005. | ||
| Severity grade | ||
| 0–5 | 25 (61.0) | 1393 (85.9) |
| 6–7 (>25% body surface area) | 16 (39.0) | 230 (14.2)* |
| Not hospitalized | 28 (68.3) | 1460 (90.0) |
| Hospitalized | 13 (31.7) | 162 (10.0)† |
| Total | 41 (100.0) | 1622 (100.0) |