Epidemiological characteristics of burn and scald cases monitored in a Guangzhou hospital,2022-2024
10.3969/j.issn.1671-332X.2025.10.031
- VernacularTitle:2022-2024年广州市某医院烧烫伤监测病例流行病学特征分析
- Author:
Ruiquan ZHU
1
;
Cuiping YE
;
Yiting CHEN
;
Jinwei ZHANG
Author Information
1. 暨南大学医学院附属广州市红十字会医院 广东 广州 510220
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Injuries;
Burns and scalds;
Surveillance;
Age-specific distribution;
Prevention and control
- From:
Modern Hospital
2025;25(10):1607-1611
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of burns and scalds in a sentinel hospital for na-tional injury surveillance in Guangzhou,and to provide a scientific basis for developing precise and effective prevention strategies.Methods Data on burn and scald cases from the outpatient and emergency departments of a sentinel injury surveillance hospital in Guangzhou from 2022 to 2024 were collected,and epidemiological characteristics were analyzed.Results A total of 19 303 burn and scald cases were reported during 2022-2024,with a male-to-female ratio of 1∶1.29.The majority of cases occurred in young and middle-aged adults(51.40％).Across all age groups,the top three locations where burns and scalds occurred were homes(60.14％),industrial and construction sites(30.74％),and public places(5.12％).Burns and scalds in preschool children predominantly occurred at home,mostly during leisure activities,while in young adults and the elderly,they were mainly associated with household chores and leisure activities.Unintentional injuries accounted for the vast majority of cases(99.45％).Analysis of age-specific outcomes of burns and scalds showed that the proportion of preschool children discharged af-ter treatment decreased(19.10％,AR=-5.08),while the proportion hospitalized increased(25.98％,AR=4.66).Conclu-sion This study indicates that homes are the primary location for burns and scalds in Guangzhou,with preschool children being particularly vulnerable during leisure activities at home.Preschool children should be the key target group for burn and scald pre-vention and control efforts.
