Epidemiological Pattern of Burn Patients Presented to the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad

Background: Burns cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing countries. This study analyzes the epidemiological pattern of burn injuries at Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH), Abbottabad.Objective: To assess demographic trends, causes, and outcomes of burn injuries.Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from 271 burn patients admitted to ATH from May 2021 to April 2022. Patient demographics, burn types, severity, and outcomes were analyzed. Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis with SPSS version 25.0.Results: Males comprised 57.2% of the patients, while children aged 1–10 years represented 53.9% of cases. Scald burns were most common (56.8%), with 83.4% of incidents occurring at home. First-degree burns were predominant (50.2%), and the mortality rate was 11.8%, with 32 deaths.Conclusion: Children and males are most vulnerable to burns, mainly due to domestic scald injuries. Improved burn prevention and specialized care, especially in rural areas, are essential to reducing burn-related morbidity and mortality.