SEASONAL DIFFERENCES IN BURN INJURIES AND OUTCOMES AMONG ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS AT A CANADIAN PROVINCIAL BURN CENTER

ABSTRACT: Background: The literature provides hints of seasonal influences on burn injury occurrence and outcomes in temperate climates. Still, data for geographic regions experiencing significant changes in climate throughout the year is scarce. Especially the influence of seasonal differences in burn incidence and outcomes for older adults (≥60 years old), a particularly vulnerable patient cohort with increased mortality and morbidity …