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Firework-related injuries reach 843
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 843 firework-related injuries nationwide from December 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025, a 38% increase from the same period last year.
The newest victim logged was a 54-year-old man from Calabarzon who died of severe injuries due to a kwitis that exploded in his left hand.
Most injuries were caused by kwitis, 5-star firecracker, and boga.
Of the 843 victims, 499 were aged 19 and below.
The agency has so far recorded four deaths due to incidents involving fireworks.
The DOH also noted 638 road traffic accidents with seven fatalities since December 22, with motorcycle involvement being high.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 843 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) from December 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025, a 38% increase from the previous year.
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The Department of Health (DOH) in the Ilocos region has recorded 56 fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) from December 21 to 29, a 70 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
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