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The liberalization of fireworks legislation and its effects on firework-related injuries in West Virginia.

Toni Marie RudisillKatarina PreambleCourtney Pilkerton
Published in: BMC public health (2020)
The law increasing access to Class C fireworks may have affected the injury rate, but not injury severity among treated patients. Effective, evidence-based, public health interventions applicable to all age groups may be warranted particularly around national holidays. This study may inform other states looking to amend their legislation.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • newly diagnosed
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • physical activity
  • prognostic factors
  • patient reported outcomes
  • patient reported