Firecracker injuries during Diwali festival: The epidemiology and impact of legislation in Delhi

A hospital-based retrospective study of firecracker-related injuries was carried out at a government sponsored hospital in Delhi.1373 patients attended the emergency burn care out-patients clinic during 2002-2010 pre-Diwali, Diwali and post-Diwali days. Every year, a disaster management protocol is revoked during these 3 days under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.There was an increase in...