health
diciembre 22, 2025
Lesionados con pólvora han subido en un 17 % respecto a 2024; Antioquia lidera el deshonroso listado
El Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS) entregó su más reciente reporte sobre la vigilancia intensificada sobre lesiones por pólvora pirotécnica e intoxi...
TL;DR
- 620 cases of firework injuries reported nationwide.
- 17% increase in injuries compared to the previous year.
- 205 cases (33%) involve individuals under 18.
- No fatalities reported due to firework injuries.
- Four cases of white phosphorus poisoning reported.
- Antioquia, Bogotá, and Cauca have the highest number of reported injuries.
- Burns (88.9%) and lacerations (54.4%) are the primary types of injuries.
- Totes (31.8%) are the most common devices causing injuries.