Most of us think we're safe from burn injuries. But the truth is, burns can happen to anyone - at any time. Scalding hot liquids, grease fires, car accidents, chemical explosions, house fires, frayed electrical cords and even severe sunburns can all cause serious scarring and life-threatening infections. Eighty percent of all burn injuries occur at home - primarily to children.
Burns are the leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of two.
Ordinary tap water heated to 130 degrees can cause severe burns in seconds. This year, more than two million people will suffer burn injuries. This year in Indiana, more than 10,000 people will be burned severely enough to require hospitalization.