By Gabriela Baron
“Kwitis” was reported as the leading cause of firecracker injuries, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday, Jan 4.
The number of firecracker-related injuries in the country also rose to 277, 49% higher than 186 injuries recorded in 2022 but 12% lower compared to the five-year average of 313 cases.
Fifteen additional injuries were logged in DOH’s sentinel hospitals from Jan. 3 to 4.
The top causes of injuries were “kwitis” (57), “boga” (33), “5-star” (22), unknown firecrackers, and fountain (16).
Meanwhile, one person was wounded from a stray bullet.
DOH said there is no reported case of fireworks ingestion. -ag
