Firework Burns Background Fireworks are commonly used during New Year's Eve celebrations in Europe 43,44 and Asia 45 and during Independence Day festivities in the United States. The injury incidence in the United States ranges from 3.1 per 100,000 to 9.7 per 100,000.
Injuries can be severe resulting in hospitalization and permanent disability.
The successful use of multifaceted community campaigns led to a reduction in fireworks injuries in Denmark and Italy. Children and young adolescents treated for fireworks injuries treated in the ER or hospitalized at the 18 area facilities in Naples, Italy. Multi-faceted intervention to reduce fireworks injuries during New Year's celebration. Enforced laws banning illegal fireworks including confiscation, cleaned streets after New Year's celebration, and information campaign directed at the public, children, and teachers. Fireworks injuries treated in the area emergency rooms or hospitalizations due to fireworks injuries.