Publication details
A call for comprehensive protocols and strategies: Identifying pediatric non-accidental burns
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Burns |
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| Citation | |
| web | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030541792500004X |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2025.107375 |
| Keywords | pediatric non-accidental burns |
| Description | In this letter, we propose the development of a standardized screening protocol for child abuse, one that accounts for diverse socio-economic, cultural, and systemic conditions worldwide. Child abuse, particularly in pediatric burn cases, is a critical issue requiring international attention and adaptable detection mechanisms. Studies indicate that the global incidence of non-accidental burns (NAB) in children ranges from 1?% to 25?% with an estimated incidence of 3–18.5?% in the United States and 3–9?% in Europe. This underscores the urgent need for effective and reliable detection tools. However, current approaches remain fragmented. |