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The epidemiology of firework-related injuries in the US, 2012-2022.

Nolan M WinickiIan WaldropJesus V OrozcoDaniel NovakNicholas W Sheets
Published in: Injury epidemiology (2023)
The incidence of firework-related injuries has risen over the past decade. Injuries remain the most common among adolescents and young adults. In addition, significant injuries requiring hospitalization occur most often during aerial and illegal firework use. Further targeted sale restrictions, distribution, and manufacturing regulations for high-risk fireworks are required to reduce the incidence of significant injury.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors