Pangasinan tops fireworks-related injuries in R1
THE Department of Health-Ilocos Region (DOH-R1) reported a total of 221 firework-related injuries (FWRI) from December 21, 2024 to January 6, a 76.2% increase from 126 cases during the same period last year, with Pangasinan recording the highest number at 119.
DOH Regional Director Paula Paz M. Sydiongco said La Union came in second with 38, Ilocos Sur – 35, and Ilocos Norte – 29.
“Boga is still the leading cause of injury among 10-14 years old that is why I urged everyone to strictly enforce a ban on the sale, assembly and use of boga to lessen the injuries next year,“ she said. “We are encouraging local government units to enact ordinances to ban this improvised device on their respective communities to avoid future injuries, especially to minors who are the most common and affected users.”
According to the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) there were 173 FWRI cases who suffered blast/burn injury without amputation, 43 eye injury cases, 4 blast/burn injury with amputation and 1 stray bullet victim.
Only 1 death was recorded, a 40-year-old male from Dagupan City.
A total of 34 FWRI cases were under the influence of liquor.
Sydiongco reiterated that these injuries can be avoided through strict enforcement of ordinances on the use of fireworks and firecrackers especially among minors. “The DOH on its part, will continue to advocate for the total ban on the use of fireworks and firecrackers for the safety of everyone.” (DOH-R1 CMU)
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