Burn

A guide on Burn covering signs and symptoms, prevention & treatment.

A burn is a type of injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or ultraviolet radiation (like sunburn). Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids (called scalding), solids, or fire. While rates are similar for males and females, the underlying causes often differ. Among women in some areas, risk is related to use of open cooking fires or unsafe cook stoves. Among men, risk is related to the work environments.Alcoholism and smoking are other risk factors. Burns can also occur as a result of self-harm or violence between people ( assault).