Clothing on Fire: Health Risk Assessment

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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.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2023
EventIdaho Conference on Undergraduate Research 2023 - Boise State University, Boise, United States
Duration: 1 Jul 2023 → …
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/icur/2023/

Conference

ConferenceIdaho Conference on Undergraduate Research 2023
Abbreviated titleICUR 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoise
Period1/07/23 → …
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