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. 2012 Sep 12;2012(9):CD005014. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005014.pub3

Comparison 4. Thermal injuries.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Safe hot tap water temperature 16 3727 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.41 [1.07, 1.86]
2 Possession of a functional smoke alarm 17 5107 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.81 [1.30, 2.52]
3 Use of fire guards 4 2945 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.40 [1.00, 1.95]
4 Keeping hot drinks or food out of reach of children 6 1660 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.95 [0.61, 1.48]
5 Storage of matches or lighters out of reach of children 6 2169 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.03 [0.63, 1.68]
6 Possession of a fire extinguisher 5 1803 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.90 [0.53, 1.51]
7 Has a fire escape plan 4   Odds Ratio (Random, 95% CI) 2.01 [1.45, 2.77]
8 Smoke alarm batteries checked or changed 4 633 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.15 [0.63, 2.08]