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Global, regional and national burden of injuries caused by fire, heat, and hot substances from 1990 to 2021

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Burn injuries, which are caused by fire, heat, and hot substances, are considered a chronic condition due to their long-term effects on the health of affected individuals. Moreover, burn injuries constitute a significant public health issue that cannot be overlooked within the global healthcare system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study comprehensively analyzed the burden of burn injuries, focusing on variations by Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) levels and Global Burden of Disease (GBD) regions, sex-based disparities, Frontier analysis, and future trend forecasting using the Bayesian Age-Period-Cohort (BAPC) model. RESULTS: Compared to 1990, the global burden of burn injuries decreased in most regions worldwide in 2021. The majority of regions showed a negative Estimated Annual Percentage Change (EAPC), indicating a continuous decline in Age-Standardized Rate (ASR) annually. And the ASR decreased with the increasing SDI. Moreover, the forecasted trend from 2021 to 2030, indicates a continued decline with a well-fitted projection model. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the observed and projected decline in global ASR of burn, the burden of burn remains a significant concern that should not be underestimated.

Source: PLoS ONE

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0324481

Authors: Shi Huang, Hui-Zhen Lin, Xin Wei

Institution: Guangxi Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,382