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Due to widespread access to hot water in Iceland it has been suspected that the incidence of burn injury is higher compared to other countries. The epidemiology of severe burn injury needing hospitalization was studied. ⋯ We conclude that it should be possible to reduce the risk of severe burn injuries in Iceland through education campaigns and also by legislating maximum temperature of the tap-water at 52-54 degrees C.