Citation

Roesler JS, Day H. Minn. Med. 2007; 90(7): 46-47.

Affiliation

Minnesota Department of Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Unit, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Minnesota Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17725095

Abstract

In 2002, Minnesota changed its law banning all fireworks and allowed for nonexplosive, nonaerial fireworks. This article reports that hospitals have seen a steady rise in the number of patients treated for injuries related to fireworks, including a 100% increase in the number of annual fireworks-related injuries between the years 1999 and 2005 based on hospital discharge data.

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