According to the World Health Organization (WHO), certain groups have a higher risk of suffering catastrophic injuries from a burn. According to the latest research, adult women and children are most at risk of suffering a burn injury. Many accidents involving children occurred due to improper adult supervision or neglect. Although a burn incident may occur anywhere, they are most common in the home or at the workplace. Additional risk factors to be aware of include:
Jobs that require exposure to fire, electronics, or hot surfaces
An overcrowded home
Unsafe or defective household appliances
Underlying medical conditions
Smoking or alcohol abuse
Access to dangerous chemicals
Use of kerosene as a fuel source in the home