Causes of Burns According to Age Group
(Source:
Burn Prevention Foundation)
Birth
to 2
coffee &
tea
cooking
liquids
space heaters
hot surfaces
electrical
outlets
Age
cooking
liquids
grease
matches
clothing on
fire
Age
clothing on
fire
flammable
substances
cooking
accidents
Age
12 to 19
flammable
substances (especially gasoline)
clothing on
fire
automobile
repair
high voltage
wires
Age
20 to 59
cigarettes and
alcohol
occupational
hazards
cooking
hazards
gasoline
Over
60
clothing on
fire from cigarettes or cooking accidents
hot bath water