Incidence rates and influential factors on injuries during Iran's last Wednesday of the year festival from 2010 to 2017

Background:This study aimed to determine the incidence rates and influential factors associated with injuries caused by fireworks in Iran.Methods:This ecological study assesses the epidemiological burns resulting from fireworks during the last Wednesday of the year (Chaharshanbe Suri) ceremony in Iran from 2010 to 2017. This study encompasses all the data gathered by the Non- Communicable Disease Unit of the Ministry of Health Registration System. A questionnaire was used for data collection which contained demographic information and burn-related factors, including location, degree, and organ injuries.Results:In total, 19,003 individuals were injured during the incidents that occurred on the last Wednesday of the year. Throughout the entire duration of the study, the highest reported incidence rate of injuries was 38.4/100000 in 2017, while the lowest reported rate was 22.4/100000 in 2013. The proportion of incidence in women was lower than that of men throughout the entire period.Conclusion:During this period, the incidence of events has also increased. This suggests that society and the authorities haven't done enough to educate people through schools, families, and the media. Therefore, it is necessary to create a particular group to investigate. Considering the age and awareness of how to use incendiary materials, it seems appropriate to allocate venues with legal restrictions for fireworks.