In the United States, approximately 2.4 million burn injuries are reported per year. Approximately 650,000 of the injuries are treated by medical professionals; 75,000 are hospitalized. Of those hospitalized, 20,000 have major burns involving at least 25% of their total body surface. Between 8,000 and 12,000 of patients with burns die, and approximately one million will sustain substantial or permanent disabilities resulting from their burn injury.
Burn injuries can result from a variety of different activities and sources. Whether at home or on the job you can be exposed to unknowing dangers. Learn more about the different causes of burn related injuries by clicking on the links below:
