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People with
disabilities are also more likely to be scalded.
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Sensory impairment
may hinder their ability to recognize danger and avoid hazardous
situations.
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Physical problems or
limitations due to illness or injury can reduce their ability to escape
injury if they contact hot substances or objects.
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Mental impairment,
either by itself or combined with physical problems, further raises the risk
of scald or other injury.
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(Bridge) Where and how are those in these
three at-risk groups, (children, older adults and those with special needs)
most likely to experience scald injury?
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