Factors Related to Electrical Burn Injuries in Occupational and Nonoccupational Settings From 2010 to 2021 in Colombia: Cross-Sectional Design.

This article focuses on the sociodemographic characteristics associated with electrical burns (EBs) in occupational and nonoccupational settings in Colombia from 2010 to 2021. Using a cross-sectional analysis of 1,274 EB cases, the study found that nonoccupational EBs occurred 2.4 times more frequently than occupational EBs, predominantly affecting children in early childhood, individuals with primary education, and urban residents, often on weekends. In contrast, occupational EBs mainly affected middle-aged men with high school or technical education, occurring mostly on weekdays and during daytime hours, particularly Thursdays. These findings highlight distinct risk profiles in each setting, which could inform targeted prevention strategies to reduce EB incidence and its long-term consequences.