Epidemiology of Burn and Factors Influencing Mortality in Burn Patients in India

Background : Burn injuries and their sequelae are important public health problem in developing country. Fire is a boon as well as curse for mankind as it has both served and destroyed mankind since antiquity. Objective: The present study is designed to analyse the epidemiology and mortality pattern in burn patients; with an objective if identification of various epidemiological determinants of burn injury & mortality and making an effort for prevention of burn injury & minimising mortality by interfering at various levels. Method: This retrospective study was conducted in patients of burn injury who expired during the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 december 2009 in surgical ward of S. G. M. Hospital associated with S. S. Medical College Rewa. Result: This study was carried out in 134 patients of burn injury who expired during the study period. Most commonly affected age group was 21 to 30 years. Out of total 81% were Female, Overall Male: Female ratio was 1:4.36. Majority of burn were accidental (91%) in nature and were in rural areas. In victim with TBSA burn > 80%, mortality (Case Fatality Ratio ) was 100% for all age group. Overall mortality (CFR) of burn injury was 39.88%.