Burns have various causes and may occur as a result of fires,
explosions, exposure to hazardous chemicals or electricity,
car accidents, and
work accidents. They are one of the leading causes of injury and
death in the United States, with 3,390 civilian deaths from fires in 2016 alone.
According to the American Burn Association, most burn injuries are caused
by fire/open flames, scalds, contact with hot objects, electricity, and
chemicals. Thanks to advancements in modern medicine, about 96.7% of people
treated in U.S. burn centers will survive.