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Scalds and burns
Children are particularly vulnerable to burns because their skin is thinner than an adult's skin. A child's skin burns 4 times more quickly and deeply than an adult's at the same temperature.
Serious burn injuries have long-term consequences for a child, often involving repeated skin grafts and up to two years of wearing compression garments. Due to their rapid physical growth, children are particularly susceptible to scarring and contracting of the skin and underlying tissue as they heal. Many children are left with disfigurement, permanent physical disability, and emotional difficulties.
