Citation

Baptiste MS, Feck G. Am. J. Public Health 1980; 70(7): 727-729.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, American Public Health Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7386711

PMCID

PMC1619461

Abstract

Based on a 1974-1975 survey of hospital records in upstate New York, we estimate that 347 tap water burns will require inpatient treatment annually, with children and the elderly at increased risk. The number and severity of burns from tap water makes them an important prevention priority. Reducing the temperature of household hot water supplies could be a practical and effective prevention measure.