Burns and scalds to children in 2018
7071
Children were burned or scalded in 2018
This figure only relates to the more serious burns and scalds - it does not include the thousands seen by A&E departments
BREAKDOWN OF BURNS AND SCALDS BY AGE:

0 - 2 years: 2847

2 - 4 years: 1762

5 - 14 years: 1701

15 - 19 years: 761
Top Sources

Tea/coffee cup

Electric hob

Hair straighteners

Kettle spills
Top Areas

Bedroom
4
Kitchen
1
Living room
2
Garden
3

1 Manchester
2 Bristol
3 Newcastle upon Tyne
4 Oldham
1
2
3
4
Top Activities

Play & Exploration

Food Preparation
First aid Advice
1. COOL the burn with running cold tap water for 20 minutes and remove all clothing and jewellery (unless it is melted or firmly stuck to the wound).
2. CALL for help: 999, 111 or local GP for advice.
3. COVER with cling film or a sterile, non-fluffy dressing or cloth. Make sure the patient is kept warm.
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