Causes of injury and death involved in outdoor recreational sports

Causes of injury and death involved in outdoor recreational sports

Introduction

Although a source of entertainment and relaxation, recreational activities and sports can take a turn when an accident incurs. Injuries can happen anytime and even professionals can be affected. Sports such as wrestling, boxing, and football are very dangerous if not played with care and concentration. The most dangerous outdoor recreational activities are snowboarding, hiking, and sledding. Every year thousands of people get injured during recreational activities, but only a few injuries are life threatening.

Statistics

According to the study conducted by Centers for disease ...