Pediatric burns in low-income countries: An example from Somalia

This study presents the first epidemiological data on in-patient pediatric burn cases in Somalia, a country classified as low-income. The risk of mortality can be eliminated if effective burn management is provided in pediatric burn cases, even in low-resource countries. These findings support the expectation of survival in major pediatric burns. Nurses and all healthcare professionals share responsibility for the protection and promotion of health. Therefore, training on burn injury prevention strategies should be targeted and implemented in areas where the incidence is high.