Abstract

Clothing fires are a significant public health challenge globally. Thousands of deaths and injuries occur each year from the ignition of flames in clothing. Young children and older persons are at greatest risk. The objective of this study was to develop a simplified method for ranking the flammability of fabrics to help healthcare professionals make better decisions about the potential risks associated with clothing fires.

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Clothing on Fire: Health Risk Assessment

Clothing fires are a significant public health challenge globally. Thousands of deaths and injuries occur each year from the ignition of flames in clothing. Young children and older persons are at greatest risk. The objective of this study was to develop a simplified method for ranking the flammability of fabrics to help healthcare professionals make better decisions about the potential risks associated with clothing fires.

 

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