Causes of Burns
Burns are usually caused by fire, boiling water, hot objects or oil and electrical shocks. Most individuals are injured due to incidences such as accidental fire breakouts at home or outside, and accidental contact with hot substances such as metals, boiling liquids etc. Electrical injury is also mostly accidental. These kind of injuries may sometimes be self- induced or by others intentionally and becomes a medico-legal issue in such cases.
The risk factors for burns include improper handling of fire in kitchens and industries, improper storage of inflammable substances and unsafe electrical attachments.1–3
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last modified: January 08, 2009
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