The number of firework-related injuries has steadily risen over the last 15 years. At least nine people died and 11,500 were injured in fireworks-related accidents last year.
AKRON, Ohio — The number of firework-related injuries has steadily risen over the last 15 years. At least nine people died and 11,500 were injured in fireworks-related accidents last year, according to the. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
“We could see anywhere between ten and 20 fireworks-related [injuries],” Khandelwal said. “Many of these injuries are actually not quite as severe.”“Children represent about 30% to 40% of all firework-related injuries,” Khandelwal said. “Interestingly enough, the number of those injuries in the pediatric age group or the children will involve sparklers, and sparklers can get very hot.”
In some cases, the injuries can be life-threatening. Khandelwal stressed the importance of knowing what to look out for and when to see a doctor.
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