In the population of children studied, the majority of
treatments were performed on children between 1 and 5 years
of age. This corroborates the data reported in other studies.
Cheng et al.8
analyzed 1,704 burned children and found that
children aged 1 to 2 years have the highest risk of burns.
Moreover, Mashreky et al.4
report that children aged 1 to 4
years have the highest risk of burns. Furthermore, CuencaPardo et al.9
analyzed the data of 1,025 burned children and
found that younger age was associated with a higher risk of
burns. This age group is more likely associated with burns
due to the general neurodevelopment of children. After the
stage where the child is completely dependent on adults
is completed, the child begins to walk and experience the
world with much more freedom. Parents should be vigilant
during this stage, because household scalding accidents with
agents such as oil and water are more common at this age.
Unattended children can come into contact with flammable
and toxic substances such as alcohol