where do 80 of all burn injuries occur
Burn Burns are caused by a variety of external sources classified as thermal (heat-related), chemical, electrical, and radiation.[20] In the United States, the most common causes of burns are: fire or flame (44%), scalds (33%), hot objects (9%), electricity (4%), and chemicals (3%).[21] Most (69%) burn injuries occur at home or at work (9%),[12] and most are accidental, with 2% due to assault by another, and 1â€“2% resulting from a suicide attempt.[17] These sources can cause inhalation injury to the airway and/or lungs, occurring in about 6%.[2]