Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Apr 1994
Age as a risk factor for burn injury requiring hospitalization during early childhood.
To examine the variation by age in the rates and causes of burn injury requiring hospitalization during early childhood. ⋯ The findings underscore the importance of developmental stage as a determinant of risk and type of burn injury. Children aged 6 months through 2 years are at increased risk of severe burn injury and should be targeted for prevention efforts.