Burn injuries are a global health problem, especially in developing countries where over 95% of severe burns occur. Fire-related burns are the most common type, with over 90% occurring at home. Using unsafe kerosene cooking appliances and open fires at floor level while wearing loose clothing increases the risk of flame-related burns for women aged 16 to 35 years.

1. Avoiding Burn injuries
Dr. Muhammad Ali Safdar Khan

2. Introduction
 Burn is a global health problem and is more common in developing countries
especially the low and middle income countries where more than 95% of
severe burns occur.
 Fire related burns are the most common type of burn, with over 90%
occurring at home

3. Risk Factors
 Use of potentially unsafe kerosene cooking appliances and open fires at floor
level while wearing traditionally loose clothing and wraps are seen as
significant risk factors for flame related burns in younger women aged 16 – 35
years.