Problems in Kitzingen: injuries and legal consequences for young people

Problems in Kitzingen: injuries and legal consequences for young people

Bleichwasen, Kitzingen, Deutschland - In the tranquil city of Kitzingen, the topic of "Rehmeböllern" has shown painful consequences. Exactly 14 days ago, on the bleaching wasen, a 25-year-old was injured by the improper handling of a Roman light. The young man reported problems with his eye six months after the incident, such as [mainpost.de] (https://www.mainpost.de/kitzingen/kitzingen-vor-ger-michrern-mit-reuwoerskoerskoerschen- Gett-Lechtlich-Ins-10080932). As part of the legal processing, a 16-year-old stands in front of the youth judge because he held the fireworks in his hand and is therefore held responsible for the dangerous bodily harm.

The high life of fireworks is tradition on New Year's Eve, but it is being discussed louder and louder about the associated dangers. Every year the firecracker is debated at the turn of the year, and voices for a ban are becoming increasingly numerous, including the Federal Medical Association. The number of injuries that occur every year on New Year's Eve is alarming. In 2023, an average of 26.5 patients with fireworks-related injuries were accepted into hospitals every day-on New Year's Day there were even over 100, more than three times as many, reports https://www.tagesschau.de/faktenfinder/silvester-boellern-fache-102.html).

statistics show that men in particular are affected: 97 % of the seriously injured by fireworks are male. On average, around 8,000 people suffer injuries to the inner ear annually. These are alarming numbers that further heat the discussion about the security and health consequences of the fireworks. It is particularly noteworthy that the fine dust values ​​on New Year's Eve can increase dramatically in large cities with PM10 values ​​that lead to health risks. [Schreibmentoren.de emphasizes that on New Year's Eve, PM10-hour values ​​of 1,000 µg/m³ are often measured, which is far above the limit values ​​set in the EU.

Due to the weather conditions, the fine dust pollution can last long after New Year's Eve, which has a negative impact on the health of the population. In years with a ban on sales, such as 2020 and 2021, fine dust emissions decreased significantly. Despite the risks, the fireworks attract many people: every year the colorful lights symbolize joy and hope, but the numbers cannot be denied.

animal welfare and New Year's celebrations

The negative effects are not only limited to humans. Animals also suffer from noise. Pets should not be left alone on New Year's Eve, as fireworks caused great stress. Wild animals and farm animals are also affected; Many are sensitive to the noises, which has a negative impact on their feed intake and behaviors. Wild geese, for example, show changed eating habits after New Year's Eve because they are disturbed by the noise.

The effects of the fireworks are diverse and affect not only health, but also the environment and the well -being of animals. The discussion about a possible firing ban will continue to gain drive, especially if the reports on injuries and health consequences stop. It remains to be seen which decisions will make politics in order to reconcile both security and tradition.