Primary prevention
There is a pressing need for burn prevention, particularly in the developing world.[19] Extensive efforts have been made to diminish the incidence of burn injury through public education and legislation, with mixed results.[20] Simple education does not seem to translate into demonstrable reductions in burn incidence. A working knowledge of the local population and culture will help greatly in increasing the effectiveness of burn prevention programs.[21] Legislative efforts have been more successful.[22] Examples include fire-retardant infant sleepwear and fire-safe cigarettes. Most successful has been legislation mandating lower temperatures for hot water heaters and requiring installation of smoke detectors.[23]
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