HYGIENIC AND SOCIAL FACTORS OF THERMAL BURNS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Keywords:
Thermal burns, preschool children, hygiene, socioeconomic factors, injury preventionAbstract
This article studies the prevalence of thermal burns among preschool children and analyzes the influence of hygienic and medico-social factors. The study examines children aged 3–6 years and evaluates the main causes of burn injuries, as well as the role of parental supervision, household conditions, and hygiene practices.
The research is based on the analysis of medical records, questionnaires, and environmental observations. Particular attention is given to identifying the most common causes of burns and the main risk factors associated with them.
The results show that hot liquids are the leading cause of burns, and factors such as low parental awareness, poor hygiene conditions, and lack of supervision significantly increase the risk.
Thus, the article demonstrates how hygienic and socio-economic conditions affect the occurrence of burn injuries and highlights the importance of preventive measures.
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