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The Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (MBIRS) 2006 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of burn injuries reported in the state, highlighting key statistics and trends. In 2006, 358 burn victims were reported from various incidents, with scalds being the leading cause (37%), followed by fire-related injuries (24%). The report emphasizes the importance of prevention strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children under five, who accounted for 23% of all burn injuries. It also discusses the role of public education and regulatory measures in reducing burn incidents and outlines specific causes of burns by age group and gender. The data collected serves to identify arsonists and inform burn prevention efforts across Massachusetts.

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Who is at highest risk for burn victims?

In the modern burn care setting, adults with over 40% total body surface area burned and children with over 60% total body surface area burned are at high risk for morbidity and mortality, even in highly specialized centers.

What age are burns most common?

More adults are injured with flame burns, while children younger than five years old are more often injured with scald burns. Burn injuries more commonly affect people of low and middle income and people in low-income countries.

What are the statistics for burns by age?

Age had a multimodal distribution. For those under 18, the median age of injury with 3 years with an interquartile range of 1 to 8. For adults, the median age of injury was 49 years with an interquartile range of 33 to 62.

Which group is most likely to suffer burns?

Age. Along with adult women, children are particularly vulnerable to burns. Burns are the fifth most common cause of non-fatal childhood injuries.

What are the majority of burn injuries?

Approximately 86% of burns are caused by thermal injury, while about 4% are electrical and 3% are chemical. Flame and scald burns are the leading cause of burns in children and adults. More adults are injured with flame burns, while children younger than five years old are more often injured with scald burns.

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What is the most common age group for burn victims?

The majority of burns (47.4%) occurred in 16-25 years age group followed by 26-35 years age group (21.1%).

What age group is most likely to get burned?

Greatest number of pediatric burn patients are infants and toddlers younger than 3 years of age burned by scalding liquids. Male children are at increased risk, often due to fire play and risk-taking behaviors. Female children are at increased risk, with most burns occurring in the kitchen or bathroom.

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