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Burn mechanism and associated age and mortality
| Mechanism | N (%) | Age (months) Median (min-max) | Mortality N* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalding | 72 (51.4) | 15 (1 - 137) | 1 |
| Fire | 45 (32.1) | 78 (11 - 183) | 5 |
| Explosion | 9 (6.4) | 108 (8 - 146) | 0 |
| Electrical shock | 9 (6.4) | 47 (23 - 156) | 1 |
Min - minimum; max - maximum.
The burn mechanism was not associated with higher mortality (p = 0.10).
