Abstract
Objective: To analyze the clinical-epidemiological profile of children and adolescents, victims of burns, attended at a reference hospital in the state of Minas Gerais. Methods: Epidemiological, descriptive, retrospective-documentary and quantitative study. Sample of 251 medical records of children and young people aged 0-19 years admitted to a burn treatment center and pediatric ICU. Results: There was a greater predominance of admissions in males (59%); the most affected age group was between 1-2 years (27%). Scald was the most frequent causal agent (46%); the most prevalent type of burn was deep second degree (54%); the upper limbs (63%) were the most affected and the average length of stay was 29.62 days. Conclusion: Since the clinical and epidemiological profile of children and adolescents, victims of burns, presented a variation related to the causal agents according to age group and the majority of these accidents occurred at home, it is necessary to invest in intersectoral awareness-raising strategies for prevent burns, where simple preventative measures can be effective.