Sport and recreational activities resulting in serious injury and death in Victoria, Australia 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2003 (inclusive) (n = 198)
| Sport or recreation activity | No | % of cases | Rate of injuryand death |
|---|---|---|---|
| The rate of injury and death is given per 100 000 participants per year. | |||
| *Participation rates not available for Victoria or Australia. | |||
| †Participation rates not specific to BMX and mountain biking. | |||
| n/a, Not available. | |||
| Motor sports | 63 | 31.8 | 113.3 |
| Horse riding | 28 | 14.1 | 29.7 |
| Australian football | 17 | 8.6 | 5.5 |
| Water skiing/power boating | 17 | 8.6 | 31.5 |
| Swimming | 14 | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| Aero sports | 12 | 6.1 | n/a* |
| Fishing | 10 | 5.1 | 9.2 |
| BMX and mountain biking | 5 | 2.5 | n/a† |
| Snow skiing | 4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Rock climbing | 4 | 2.0 | 6.6 |
| Other | 24 | 12.1 | n/a |
| Total | 198 | 100.0 | – |