Reducing the Number of Deaths and Injuries From Residential Fires
- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 105 (6), 1355-1357
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.105.6.1355
Abstract
Smoke inhalation, severe burns, and death from residential fires are devastating events, most of which are preventable. In 1998, approximately 381 500 residential structure fires resulted in 3250 nonfirefighter deaths, 17 175 injuries, and approximately $4.4 billion in property loss. This statement reviews important prevention messages and intervention strategies related to residential fires. It also includes recommendations for pediatricians regarding office anticipatory guidance, work in the community, and support of regulation and legislation that could result in a decrease in the number of fire-related injuries and deaths to children.Keywords
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