Halloween, celebrated on 31 October, is one of the most awaited nights for children across the US. Streets fill with laughter, costumes, and sweets, yet behind the fun hides a serious risk. Emergency rooms often see a surge in injuries, many of them involving children.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that thousands are hurt every Halloween. Many of these incidents involve children out trick-or-treating in poorly lit areas. Dr Leana Wen, an emergency physician, said emergency departments witness a 'predictable wave of Halloween-related injuries every year.'
