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Lockdown hobbies led to thousands of injuries in England, NHS data suggests

Hospital admissions figures show extent of accidents as people turned to cooking, DIY and other pursuits

Popular lockdown pursuits such as cooking, DIY and buying pets led to thousands of people needing hospital care for injuries, figures suggest.

Analysis of hospital admissions in England by the PA Media news agency showed that thousands were treated for injuries sustained as a result of activities that surged in popularity as people were confined to their homes.

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