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The main sources of
scald injury are:
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Hot tap water,
usually in the bath or shower
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Hot beverages,
mainly coffee and tea
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Hot food, cooking on
the stove or with countertop appliances, or being carried from the cooking
area to the dining area
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Both food or
beverages cooked or heated in a microwave oven can also be dangerous, and
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Steam, usually in a
work environment
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(Bridge) Who are the most frequent victims of
scalds?
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