Occupational and environmental medicine.
Publisher:
BMJ Pub. Group,
Frequency: Monthly
Country: England
Language: English
Start Year:1994 -
ISSN:
1351-0711 (Print)
1470-7926 (Electronic)
1351-0711 (Linking)
1470-7926 (Electronic)
1351-0711 (Linking)
Impact Factor
4.9
2022
| NLM ID: | 9422759 |
| (DNLM): | SR0078602(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 29750123 |
| Coden: | OEMEEM |
| LCCN: | sn 94003508 |
| Classification: | W1 OC563 |
Predictors of race-day jockey falls in flat racing in Australia. Riding thoroughbred racehorses is a hazardous occupation. In this study, we investigated risk factors associated with falls by licensed thoroughbred racing jockeys participating in flat races conducted in Australia. Methods: Data on race-day falls were extracted from stewards' reports. Denominator data were provided by Racing Information Services Australia on races conducted in Australia from August 2002 until July 2006. Incidence rate ratios (IRRs) were estimated using Poisson regression. Analyses were stratified by race grade (maiden, class, open/restricted). Results: In multivariable analys...