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27/01/2005
Halloween injuries up on previous year
The number of people injured over the Halloween period in 2004 increased on the previous years figures, it was revealed today.
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety figures for the period 11th October to 8th November saw 55 people injured over Halloween, an increase of 10 from the 2003 figure.
The most common injuries were to the wrist or hand, 51% of all injuries, and the face, head or neck area, 22%. The majority of those injured were male, 85%, with 73% of those under the age of 20.
Just over a third of those injured were asked to revisit the Accident and Emergency Department at a later date, though one quarter of those injured required no further treatment, 15% were referred to their GP.
Seven persons were admitted to the same hospital or transferred to another hospital.
There were no fatalities over the same period.
(MB/SP)
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety figures for the period 11th October to 8th November saw 55 people injured over Halloween, an increase of 10 from the 2003 figure.
The most common injuries were to the wrist or hand, 51% of all injuries, and the face, head or neck area, 22%. The majority of those injured were male, 85%, with 73% of those under the age of 20.
Just over a third of those injured were asked to revisit the Accident and Emergency Department at a later date, though one quarter of those injured required no further treatment, 15% were referred to their GP.
Seven persons were admitted to the same hospital or transferred to another hospital.
There were no fatalities over the same period.
(MB/SP)
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