According to the Ministry of Health, compared to the 2024 Lunar New Year, the number of emergency visits suspected of being due to traffic accidents decreased by 11%, and the number of deaths due to traffic accidents decreased by 29%.
Medical news on February 3: Reduced traffic accidents and infectious diseases during Tet
According to the Ministry of Health, compared to the 2024 Lunar New Year, the number of emergency visits suspected of being due to traffic accidents decreased by 11%, and the number of deaths due to traffic accidents decreased by 29%.
Reducing traffic accidents and infectious diseases during Tet
Specifically, the total number of traffic accident examination and emergency cases during the 9 days of Tet (from January 25 to February 2, 2025) was 24,122 cases, of which 9,818 cases had to be hospitalized and 2,538 cases had to be transferred to other hospitals.
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| Although traffic accidents have decreased, the risk of firecracker accidents and household accidents is still an issue that needs to be continuously warned about. |
The total number of suspected traffic accident deaths was 160, of which 66 people died before reaching the hospital, 39 people died at the hospital and 55 people with a death prognosis asked to go home.
In addition, the number of emergency visits due to suspected firecracker and fireworks accidents decreased by 24%, and accidents due to homemade weapons and explosives decreased by 50%. The Ministry of Health also said that the total number of emergency visits during the 2025 Lunar New Year was 549,997 patients, with 194,985 hospitalizations and 18,929 surgeries, including 3,301 emergency surgeries due to accidents.
Regarding the epidemic situation, during Tet, the country recorded 1,562 cases of rash fever suspected to be measles, but no deaths. The number of dengue fever cases was 403 and hand, foot and mouth disease cases was 155, with no related deaths. Notably, there were no new cases of diphtheria during Tet.
The Ministry of Health has directed units to closely monitor the epidemic situation, especially infectious diseases transmitted through the respiratory tract, severe pneumonia caused by viruses, as well as infectious diseases that often occur during Tet.
The Ministry also requested localities to carry out expanded vaccination and measles vaccination, while ensuring infection prevention in medical facilities to avoid cross-infection and outbreaks.
Regarding preparations, the Ministry of Health requires units to develop response plans for the situation of increased cases of infectious diseases, while ensuring logistics and having forces on duty 24/7 to handle arising situations. The Ministry will also continue to monitor disease prevention and control and vaccination during the festive season.
Fireworks accidents increase during Tet At Ty 2025
Viet Duc Friendship Hospital has just announced that the number of emergency cases during the 2025 Lunar New Year has decreased by 20-30% compared to previous years. Notably, the number of emergency cases due to traffic accidents only accounts for about 50% of the total number of emergency cases, a sharp decrease compared to 80-90% in previous years.
According to Dr. Phan Ba Hai, Deputy Head of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Sports Medicine, the model of emergency illnesses during Tet this year has changed significantly.
The number of emergency cases due to traffic accidents has decreased sharply, while the number of hospitalizations due to other accidents such as firecrackers, homemade fireworks, mini gas tank explosions and household accidents has increased.
Although the hospital had warned early about the risks from firecrackers and homemade fireworks, during the 4 days of Tet (from the 29th to the 3rd day of Tet), the hospital received 24 emergency cases due to firecrackers.
Notably, on the 29th of Tet, there were 13 cases, on the 1st of Tet, there were 5 cases, and on the night of February 1, the hospital received two other emergency cases due to firecrackers, both of whom required surgery on the morning of February 2.
One notable point is that the number of emergency cases due to traffic accidents with alcohol concentration tests is very low, showing that people's awareness of safe driving during Tet has had positive changes.
Although traffic accidents have decreased, the risk of firecracker accidents and household accidents is still an issue that needs to be continuously warned about and public awareness raised.
While the number of traffic accident victims has decreased sharply, the number of emergency patients at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital due to homemade fireworks has increased, most of the victims are under 20 years old. This morning, 2 patients were also admitted to the emergency room after being injured by fireworks.
The victims' families said that buying and selling materials to make fireworks is so easy that many teenagers buy them online and then make fireworks following instructions on YouTube.
The consequences of the firecracker explosion were heartbreaking. Most of the victims had their hands crushed, lost fingers, some had both hands amputated; severe injuries to the face, head, and chest. Many victims were blinded due to ruptured eyeballs (about 20%). Viet Duc Friendship Hospital had to invite doctors from the Central Eye Hospital to coordinate the treatment.
“There is no need to worry about small pieces getting stuck in people when there is an explosion of firecrackers, but there is concern about shock waves causing hidden damage to the body such as bleeding in the lungs, broken ribs…”, according to Dr. Hai.
According to Dr. Hai, this year's Tet holiday also saw an increase in emergency patients due to digestive problems: acute pancreatitis, stomach pain, gastrointestinal bleeding... due to drinking alcohol. Some elderly people got stuck with chicken bones.
Many years ago, during Tet, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital had to arrange security forces to closely guard the emergency area, because there were many injuries caused by fighting caused by alcohol. In particular, people accompanying patients were also “a little drunk”, so threats or violence against doctors were not uncommon.
But this year, the hospital did not receive any emergency patients due to fighting. This statistic shows a positive change in public awareness.
Air quality is poor, people need to limit outdoor activities
On February 2 (the 5th day of Tet), the air pollution index in Hanoi remained at a bad level. According to experts, people with poor health should limit going out and reduce outdoor physical activities.
According to data from Iqair.com, at 11am on February 2, the PM2.5 fine dust index in Hanoi exceeded 4.4 times the safe level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Specifically, the AQI in Tay Ho area is 90, at the yellow level, while the Minh Khai - Bac Tu Liem area has an index of 86, also at the yellow level. Some suburban areas such as Cu Khoi, Mipec (Long Bien) and Ciputra also recorded high AQI indexes.
Near Hanoi, Thai Nguyen city recorded an AQI level of 107, in the orange threshold, a level dangerous to health.
Given the current levels of air pollution, experts recommend that sensitive groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, reduce outdoor exercise and limit unnecessary trips outside. They should also close windows to limit air pollution from entering the home, and wear masks when going outside to protect their health.
The Department of Environmental Pollution Control (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) recommends that people regularly monitor air quality indexes and take health protection measures, such as minimizing outdoor activities, limiting opening windows, using masks and air purifiers.
The Department of Health Environment Management (Ministry of Health) warns that when the air quality index is at a very poor level (201-300), people, especially those with normal health conditions, should avoid prolonged outdoor activities or participating in strenuous physical activities. Instead, it is recommended to do indoor activities and avoid areas with high pollution levels.
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