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Dear Partners,
As the days grow longer and families enjoy the outdoors, it’s a good time to reflect on the ways we can keep children safe from burns. These injuries, while preventable, remain a persistent threat to child and adolescent health. According to CDC data (2021-2023), fires and burns continue to be the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among U.S. children under 19, and each year nearly 300 children and adolescents die from burn-related injuries.
A new study from CSN published in the May 2025 issue of Burns offers an updated look at the landscape of pediatric and adolescent burns in the United States. Using 2019–2022 data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, researchers analyzed over 300,000 nonfatal burn cases among children ages 0–19. The findings demonstrate the youngest children are most at risk, especially toddlers ages 1 and 2. The study also offers a deeper understanding of burn profiles by identifying the most common burn types, affected body parts and demographic trends by age and sex. These insights help highlight risk factors and support more targeted guidance on prevention.
May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, and we encourage you to explore resources that support children’s emotional well-being. The National Institute of Mental Health offers shareable resources, based on the latest research to help raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also provides resources on mental health for children and their families that address topics such as self-harm prevention and bullying prevention.
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