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[Injuries due to fireworks].

T Morell1, M Lohmann, P N Basse

  • 1Brandsårsafdelingen, Hvidovre Hospital, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|December 21, 1992
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Fireworks cause thousands of injuries annually, with most affecting children and resulting from improper use or lack of safety measures. Hands, fingers, and eyes are the most common injury sites.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma and Injury Prevention
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Consumer Product Safety

Context:

  • Review of fireworks-related injuries across five Danish casualty departments.
  • Data collected over four years from a catchment population of 675,000.
  • Utilized the European Home and Leisure Accident Surveillance System (EHLASS) database.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the incidence, mechanisms, and affected demographics of fireworks injuries.
  • To estimate the annual number of fireworks injuries in Denmark.
  • To identify key factors contributing to these injuries.

Summary:

  • 358 fireworks injuries were recorded, with 60% affecting individuals under 18.
  • Direct heat (51%) and flying fireworks (33%) were primary injury mechanisms.

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  • Hands/fingers (40%) and eyes (24%) were most frequently injured; 6% required hospitalization.

    • Impact:

    • Estimated 690 annual fireworks injuries in Denmark.
    • Highlights the significant risk posed by fireworks, particularly to minors.
    • Underscores the need for improved safety measures and education on correct fireworks usage.