Accidents - Matches - 6-15 years old - Year 2003 - 25 - 50% Body

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 16
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 04/24/2003	Age: 8 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% Body		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Matches
CHILD WITH HISTORY OF FIRE SETTING STARTED FIRE WITH MATCHES,TRIED TO P UT IT OUT AND BURNED HANDS,CHEST AND CHEST;TRANS TO PSYCH HOSPITAL,? FD
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital

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