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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