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CPSC 2020 TYPE OF INJURIES <br />■ Burns ■ Contusions/Lacerations ■ Other ■ Fractures/Sprains <br />Fractures/Sprains, 8% <br />Other, 28% <br />Burns, 44% <br />Contusions/Lacerations, 20% <br />OC 2021 Type of Injuries <br />■ Burns ■ Contusions/Lacerations ■ Other <br />Other <br />11% <br />Contusions/Laceratic <br />48% <br />Burns <br />41% <br />The percentages for the type of injuries reported within Orange County this year deviates slightly <br />from the national averages. This year, contusions/lacerations made up the majority of fireworks - <br />related injuries in Orange County, at 48% this year. This percentage is significantly higher than <br />the national rate of 20% for contusions/lacerations. Orange County's reported burns in 2021 are <br />on par with the national average, sitting at 41 % versus the national average of 44%. Orange <br />County experienced no reported fractures and sprains this year. <br />14 <br />