American Burn Association

American Burn Association (ABA) is a non-profit health organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burn injuries. The ABA was established in 1967 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

History[edit | edit source]

The American Burn Association was founded in 1967 by a group of health professionals dedicated to the study, prevention, and treatment of burn injuries. The organization was established in response to the increasing number of burn injuries occurring in the United States, particularly those resulting from industrial accidents and fires.

Mission[edit | edit source]

The mission of the American Burn Association is to improve the care of burn injuries through research, education, and advocacy. The ABA aims to reduce the incidence of burn injuries, improve patient care, and enhance the quality of life for burn survivors.

Activities[edit | edit source]

The American Burn Association conducts a variety of activities to fulfill its mission. These include organizing annual meetings, publishing a scientific journal, and providing educational resources for health professionals and the public. The ABA also advocates for policies that improve burn care and prevention.

Annual Meeting[edit | edit source]

The ABA organizes an annual meeting that brings together health professionals, researchers, and burn survivors from around the world. The meeting provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the presentation of the latest research in burn care.

Journal[edit | edit source]

The ABA publishes the Journal of Burn Care & Research, a peer-reviewed scientific journal that features original research, reviews, and case reports in the field of burn care.

Education[edit | edit source]

The American Burn Association provides a variety of educational resources for health professionals and the public. These include guidelines for burn care, training programs, and patient education materials.

Advocacy[edit | edit source]

The ABA advocates for policies that improve burn care and prevention. This includes lobbying for increased funding for burn research, advocating for improved safety standards, and promoting public awareness of burn prevention strategies.

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