The DOH wants a total ban on fireworks to have zero injuries in the future. | KAguilarINQ
In admitting Viagra use, Duterte says you can tell if someone’s taking ED meds by his ‘pale skin’
“Because if you look at the data, the statistics, it will show that you more legal fireworks causing injuries rather than the illegal,” he said. DOH’s data showed kwitis , luces , fountain , piccolo and baby rocket are the top five causes of injuries.“It’s oxymoronic that it is legal but it is injurious. Those two things are not in congruence. They are conflicting,” Duque said.
“In fact, it can contribute to higher injuries of the understanding of the common person, of our people, ‘O legal pala yan e… di naman tayo huhulihin,'” he added. The DOH recorded 164 fireworks-related injuries from December 21, 2019 to January 1, 2020, or 35 percent lower from the same period last year.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DOH mulls total ban on firecrackersThe Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that it is planning to recommend a total ban on firecracker use amid the 62 firecracker-related injuries already recorded during this year's holiday season.
Read more »
Fireworks-related injuries rises to 54 since December 21 – DOHThe number of this year's cases is now 4 cases higher compared to the same period in 2018, even with a reminder from the health department to skip fireworks for the holidays
Read more »
DOH issues memes on proper New Year’s eve revelryThe Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public through a meme to take precautions during the celebration of New Year’s eve, Dec. 31.
Read more »
Injuries from fireworks down by 35% this year, DOH saysThe number of injuries due to fireworks has decreased 35 percent to 164 cases nationwide, the Department of Health said Wednesday.
Read more »
QC places hospitals, health centers on alert for firecracker injuriesQuezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has placed three city-run hospitals, ten Super Health Centers, and barangay health centers on alert in anticipation of treating firecracker-related injuries over the New Year holiday.
Read more »
Why ‘good vibes’ can truly mean good healthAs the new year comes, it will augur well for us to cast away all bitterness, frustrations, jealousy, envy, vindictiveness and other negative emotions we may have had in 2019, and fill our h…
Read more »