Injuries caused by fireworks is more common than you think

Marah Alindogan
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July Fourth Fireworks Cause Significant Spike In Air Pollution
July Fourth Fireworks Cause Significant Spike In Air Pollution


Independence Day is synonymous with three things: spending time with loved ones, barbecues and of course, fireworks.

While spectacular displays of fireworks guarantees you'll end the holiday with a bang -- literally -- injuries caused by these explosives are more common than you think:

2014 Fireworks Injuries by Type and Body Part FindTheBest

And the gender with an overwhelming percentage of injuries caused by fireworks? Males.

Fireworks Injuries by Gender between June 20th-July 20th, 2014 FindTheBest

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