"Spooky Stats: Halloween Injuries Send Thousands to ER Each Year"

Each Halloween, thousands visit the emergency department due to injuries, notably from pumpkin carving and pedestrian accidents, highlighting the importance of safety during spooky festivities.

• According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, pumpkin carving is a leading cause of Halloween injuries, often requiring surgical suture for hand cuts.
• On Halloween, children are more at risk of traffic collision, with statistics showing theyre twice as likely to be struck and killed by vehicles compared to other days.
• Falls while trick-or-treating account for numerous Halloween-related injuries, prompting health experts like Leana Wen to urge parents to supervise their children closely.