Fourth of July is a federal holiday in which every American celebrates to commemorate the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This day is often associated with parades, carnivals, fairs, picnics, fireworks, family reunions, political speeches and many other traditions in the United States.
Independence day usually takes place in outdoors wherein family can host picnics and family reunions. Parades happen in the morning while firework displays occur in the evening at places such as parks, townsquares.
However, fireworks-related injuries and deaths are the main concern during the Fourth of July celebrations. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were reports of three fireworks-related deaths and an estimated 8,600 hospital emergency room treated injuries in 2010. Injuries to children were a major component of total fireworks-related injuries, with children under 15 years of age accounting for approximately 40 percent [...]
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