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Br J Sports Med 1990;24:40-44 doi:10.1136/bjsm.24.1.40
  • Research Article

Sport accidents in childhood.

  1. Y Sahlin
  1. Emergency Clinic, Regional and University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.

      Abstract

      Injuries among children during sporting activities are common. This study is a one year study including children between five and fourteen years of age who sustained their injuries during sporting activities and were treated at Trondheim Regional and University Hospital. Sport accidents account for 27 per cent of all childhood accidents in this age group. Fifty-three per cent of the injured were boys, and 47 per cent were girls. The boys sustained more severe injuries than the girls. Soccer caused the greatest number of injuries. Horse riding and alpine skiing were the cause of the most severe injuries. A more widespread use of protective guards, better technique and body control, better coaching and not allowing the younger children to take part in technically advanced sporting activities might reduce the number and the severity of the sport injuries in children.

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