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J G Avery

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PubMed1990

Do we pay too dearly for our sport and leisure activities? An investigation into fatalities as a result of sporting and leisure activities in England and Wales, 1982-1988.

Analysis of deaths from sports and leisure activities in England and Wales during 1982-88 found that horse riding (98 deaths), air sports (92 deaths), motor sports (86 deaths) and mountaineering (74 deaths) were the most hazardous activities. The most hazardous activity for children was horse riding (19 deaths). The commonest activities resulting in drowning in adults were swimming (128 deaths) and fishing (82 deaths). The main drowning deaths in children followed swimming (24 deaths). When exposure was taken into account, mountaineering, motor sports and horseriding were found to be the most hazardous activities. Mountaineering was one hundred times more dangerous than ball games or water sports. We can expect an increase in sport and leisure accidents in the next few years. Strict control, sensible safety precautions and adequate training are paramount if we are to see any improvement.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

Geographical and social variations in mortality due to childhood accidents in England and Wales 1975-1984.

An analysis was made of the death rates from accidents in children aged 0-14 by health districts in England and Wales during the five year periods 1974-79 and 1980-84. Death rates were generally higher in the north and west of England and lower in the south and east. Rates were higher in urban areas than in rural areas. There was a more than five-fold difference between the highest and lowest rates by districts during both periods. There was a very strong correlation with social deprivation. Greater efforts are required to reduce unnecessary deaths and disability from childhood accidents. The lessons already learned in many parts of the world must now be put into much wider use and practice in the United Kingdom.

Accident Prevention↗
PubMed1978

New "Highway Code".

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Accidents, Traffic↗