TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Burn injuries among infants and toddlers in the United States, 1997-2002
JO  - American journal of health behavior
A1  - Hammig, Bart J.
A1  - Ogletree, R. J.
SP  - 259
EP  - 267
VL  - 30
IS  - 3
N2  - OBJECTIVES: To determine the magnitude and causes of unintentional burn injuries attributed to hot objects or substances among children aged birth to 4 years in the United States. METHODS: Data were obtained from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care System. RESULTS: Annually, 78,000 infants and toddlers were treated in ambulatory care settings for injuries due to contact with a hot object or substance. Hot foods, curling irons, or clothing irons were the main causes of burns. CONCLUSIONS: Due to the varied causes of burns, a combination of health education and product design interventions are likely necessary to prevent these injuries.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1087-3244
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5555/ajhb.2006.30.3.259
ID  - ref1
ER  -