Prevalence of burn in children under (15)‎ years in Mosul city (2009, 2010)‎

Abstract EN

Objective : the aim of present statistical study resumption to appear extent prevalence of burn in children under 15 years in Mosul city.

Methodology : the sample was collecting from review the register for burn unit in AL-Jaumhory Teaching Hospital through 2 years (2009, 2010).

It registry (580) burn case.

Where (163) male, and (162) female with ages ranged between (1-15) years old for period from 1 / 11 / 2009 to 15 / 12 / 2010.

Results : resulting appearance high burn percentage at patient aged between (1-5) years, its percentage were (69 %), while in male is more than female with percentage (53 %).

Scalding the main causes of burn with percentage (67 %), while flame with percentage (32 %).

Lower limbs more than another part of the body were (32 %), while duration of stay in burn unit (1–5) day was (59 %).

Death of children of them (10 %).

Recommendation : the study recommended that health education in schools, as a compulsory subject, concerning burn.

Of course, the results of such a programme could only be evaluated in the very long run.

Pediatric and family doctors have a privileged position to influence mothers and families and try to motivate them.

Written information (leaflets booklets) could be prepared and distribution to families.