A 78-year-old man from Central Luzon passed away after lighting a Judas belt firecracker, the Department of Health reported on Saturday."78-year-old male po si Lolo na pasyente, active involvement po - nagsindi ng Judas belt. Naospital noong December 22, binawian ng buhay December 27. Taga Central Luzon po," DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Albert Domingo said.
Domingo highlighted that most injuries occurred in the following regions: Metro Manila Central Luzon Cagayan Valley Western Visayas Ilocos Central VisayasOut of the 125 victims, 102 were 19 years old and younger. Additionally, 114 were male, and 11 were female.The DOH continues to monitor fireworks-related injuries and actively urges the public to avoid using fireworks as New Year's celebrations approach."Kahit legal ang fireworks, delikado pa rin. Bomba pa rin yan. Sumasabog.
FIREWORKS INJURIES DEATH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NEW YEAR's CELEBRATIONS
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