Pangasinan reports most number of victims
REGIONS’ FIREWORKS-RELATED INJURY LIST
THE Department of Health (DOH) – Ilocos Region reported a total of 60 fireworks-related injury (FWRI) cases from December 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023.
This was confirmed by Dr. Rheuel Bobis, Medical Officer IV, in an interview.
The figure, he said, is 81.82% higher than the number of cases during the same period last year with 33 recorded cases.
On top of the FWRI list was Pangasinan with 45 cases, followed by La Union 9 cases, Ilocos Sur with 5 and Ilocos Norte with 1 case.
According to the FWRI reports of Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit and Heath Emergency Management Service, injuries were caused mostly by blast/burn (45.75%, without amputation, 2.3% with amputation,), eye injury (12.20%) and one stray bullet (1.2%).
A total of 33 cases were actively involved while 27 cases were passive (49 males and 11 females involved. Ages ranged from 3 to 75 years old).
Boga and skyrocket (kwitis) are the two major causes of injuries and Regional Director Paula Sydiongco proposed a stricter regulation on the sale of pepato kwitis and the manufacture of bogas because these account for most of the injuries in the region.
She said all health emergency personnel and public health facilities in the region provided emergency treatment to all injured individuals during the yuletide holidays.
Meanwhile, the regional office awarded cash prizes to winners of the search for the “Pinaka-Bonggang Merry-Making Alternative Sa Paputok” launched on December 19, 2022 in Lingayen.
The most creative entry was from the Pangasinan Public Employment Service Office 2 (₱10,000 cash) followed by Shallom Gideom Balolong (₱8,000) and PHO Planning and Training Unit (₱6,000). Non-winners were also given ₱2,000 consolation prize. (Ahikam Pasion)
Share your Comments or Reactions
Powered by Facebook Comments
