The liberalization of fireworks legislation and its effects on firework-related injuries in West Virginia.
Toni Marie RudisillKatarina PreambleCourtney PilkertonPublished 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.