From: Burn prevention in the face of global wealth inequality
Prevention | Background | Solution |
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Fire detection systems and sprinkler | House fires are still a major cause of burns and inhalation injuries. | Fire detection devices (based on smoke detection) and sprinklers should be mandatory for all new buildings. |
Temperature regulation on hot water heater | In children, scald burns are more common than flame burns. | To lower the set temperature of water heaters to roughly 50 °C (~120 °F). |
Nonflammable fabrics | Clothes can easily catch fire, especially from contact with open fire (cigarettes, candles) or stoves. | The use of nonflammable sleepwear especially for children and toddlers. |
Electrical safety | Electrical burns are the most sever type of burns and usually result in severe sequelae. | To ensure that electricity is used and delivered safely. Techniques for safety such as adequate insulation are necessary. |
Fire-Safe-Cigarettes | Fire from tobacco products are also a leading cause for burn injuries worldwide. | Ideally, stop the use of tobacco and smoking would be the best prevention. However, stopping indoor smoking is a step forward. |
Safer fireworks | Burns from fireworks are a problem of both, high- and middle-income countries. | The purchase and use of fireworks needs to be more strictly regulated. |
Safer stoves and lamps | Even nowadays, many households in middle- and low-income countries use open fires for daily cooking. | The goal is to create a safer methods for daily cooking in those countries. New type of stoves and lamps are part of ongoing developments. |
Combating acid-throwing | The throwing of acids on faces leading in severe damage and disfigurement has become very popular. | Prevent the disposal of acids as well as the prevention of violence are the main goals to prevent those chemical burns. |