The most recent report from the Ministry of Health, as of December 4, confirms that Medellín already registers 21 injuries, exceeding the 13 for the same period in 2024.

A figure that sets off alarms and makes it clear that, despite the campaigns, controls and calls for self-care, gunpowder continues to leave people injured at the beginning of December.

According to the report, the panorama shows effects in several communes, with sectors such as Buenos Aires, where 7 cases are reported, and Robledo, with 5 injured, being the most critical.

Added to these are areas such as Manrique, Villa Hermosa, La Candelaria, La América, Guayabal and Belén, where between 1 and 3 cases are also recorded.

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Regarding the profile of those affected, the report indicates that 90% are men and 52% had to be treated in hospitals.

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Furthermore, the majority of burns correspond to second degree (61.9%), followed by first and third degree injuries.

Among the most frequent types of trauma are lacerations, contusions, direct burns, eye damage and hearing damage, with a total of 35 injuries associated with gunpowder.

The activity that generates the most incidents is direct manipulation, representing 5% of the cases, followed by observers who are injured without having touched the gunpowder.

The authorities reiterate that gunpowder is not a game and ask citizens to avoid its use, especially considering that Medellín could close the year once again leading the national injury list.

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