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Our CORE-INFO leaflet can help you identify scalds and burns sustained by children that may be the result of abuse
Thermal injuries on children (PDF, 369KB)
is based on a systematic review of the quality work in the world literature about scalds and burns sustained by children.
This information should help you to know when to be concerned about thermal injuries that may be the result of abuse or neglect
Thermal injuries on children is one of a series of information leaflets on aspects of physical child abuse based on a collaborative project by the NSPCC and the Welsh Child Protection Systematic Review Group at the Department of Child Health, Cardiff University. For further information visit www.core-info.cf.ac.uk .
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Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered charity number 216401. NSPCC, charity registered in Scotland, charity number SC037717.