Hot liquid scalds, especially from hot beverages, are a particular danger to very young children. The elderly suffer a disproportionate number of the burns caused by flaming clothing. Young people between 10 and 24 years of age face the highest risk of burns from gasoline incidents. We analyze burns by cause categories: scalds, fires, flames, explosions, contact with hot objects, electricity and chemicals. We also look at burns by age group and burns that occurred at work. Gasoline related burns and burns caused by cooking involve several categories of burns and are examined separately. The 2008 Annual Report  of the Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System is available. From this data we developed a one page flyer Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire: Protect Your Baby From Scalds . It lists prevention tips and statistics on scalds to young children from hot beverages, tap water and cooking liquids or grease. These pamphlets are available to the public. Check out our Fire Safety Flyers page to get copies. For more information or a copy of the annual report, contact Derryl Dion,
Research Analyst/M-BIRS Coordinator. Physicians and hospitals should contact us for forms or with questions on reporting procedures or download form FP-84F for FAXing or mailing. A pamphlet for medical personnel is available upon request. | 