jilimacao Tally of firecracker injuries rises to 704 on Jan 3 – DOH

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MANILA, Philippines — The number of people injured by firecrackers has climbed to 704, the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed.

In a report released on Friday, the DOH said it monitored these cases from December 22, 2024, to January 3, 2025, which is 16.9 percent higher than the figure recorded in the same period last year.

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Of these cases, two reportedly died.

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The age of 412 victims ranged from 19 years and below, while the age of 292 others were 20 years and above.

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Most of the victims were also men at 583, while women were 212.

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It added that most of the injuries were caused by illegal firecrackers such as boga, 5-star, and whistle bombs.

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Earlier, the DOH said that cases of firecracker-related injuries are expected to increase until the end of its monitoring period on January 6.

The agency pointed out that patients with minor or small wounds only turn up a week later, seeking medical assistance.

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