12. Medical and Emergency Services Myths
The belief that Friday the 13th leads to more accidents and hospital visits has been examined in several studies. A 1993 study in the UK found a 52% increase in transport accident admissions on Friday the 13th compared to the previous Friday. (bmj.com) However, a 2012 study in the US found no significant increase in emergency department visits on this day, except for a higher incidence of penetrating trauma. (sciencedirect.com) These findings suggest that while some data indicate a slight uptick in certain incidents, the overall impact of Friday the 13th on health-related emergencies remains inconclusive.
