NEW STUDY FINDS ACCIDENTAL ALTERATION OF WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TAP WHILST BATHING WAS INVOLVED IN MORE THAN 55% OF INJURIES IN PEOPLE ADMITTED WITH TAP WATER SCALDS TO AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND BURN CENTERS

Scalds caused from hot tap water can have devastating outcomes and lifelong consequences for survivors.A 2020 study conducted by the Australian and New Zealand professional burns community using data from the Burn Registry of Australia and New Zealand highlighted the frequency,demographic profile and in-hospital outcomes of people with tap water scalds admitted to Australian and New Zealand burn services between 2010,and 2018.