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Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention2000; 6(1); 59-61; doi: 10.1136/ip.6.1.59

Equestrian injuries: a five year review of hospital admissions in British Columbia, Canada.

Abstract: To determine the demographics of hospital admissions and mortality associated with equestrian activities in the 33,000 riders in British Columbia (BC). Methods: Analysis of admission data from the Ministry of Health for the years 1991-96, review of information obtained from the Office of the Chief Coroner, and comparison of data from Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program. Results: The mean number of admissions per year was 390. Head injury was the most common cause of admission to hospital (20%) in BC. Females most often required admission (62%). Teenagers and children have a higher incidence of head injuries than the general population. The injury rate was 0.49/1000 hours of riding. There were three deaths per year, 1/10,000 riders; 60% were caused by head injury and females predominated. Conclusions: Head injuries and other serious injuries occur with equestrian activities and it is important for doctors, instructors, and parents to promote the use of appropriate safety equipment, including helmets, especially for children.
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Publication Date: 2000-03-23 PubMed ID: 10728545PubMed Central: PMC1730586DOI: 10.1136/ip.6.1.59Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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The research focuses on examining the demographics, injury rates, and mortality associated with equestrian activities among 33,000 riders in British Columbia, Canada, over a period of five years from 1991 to 1996.

Methodology and Data Analysis

  • The study methodologically analyzed hospital admission data procured from the British Columbia Ministry of Health, spanning five years from 1991 to 1996.
  • The team also reviewed critical information received from the Office of the Chief Coroner and compared this data against the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program.

Findings of the Study

  • On an annual basis, the average number of hospital admissions related to equestrian injuries was 390.
  • Head injuries were identified as the leading cause of such hospital admissions, accounting for 20% of the total cases in British Columbia.
  • Women were found to be most frequently admitted to hospitals, representing 62% of total equestrian accidents.
  • It was found that teenagers and children experienced a greater number of head injuries compared to the general population.
  • The injury rate was measured at 0.49 per 1,000 hours of horse riding.
  • On average, three deaths occurred annually, which corresponds to a mortality rate of 1 in 10,000 riders. 60% of these deaths were attributed to head injuries, with a higher ratio among females.

Conclusions and Recommendations

  • The study concluded that serious injuries, mainly related to the head, are common occurrences during equestrian activities.
  • Given the high rate of such injuries, particularly among children, it is of utmost importance for all stakeholders, including doctors, instructors, parents, and riders themselves, to advocate for the use of safety gears, especially helmets, while engaging in horse riding.

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APA
Sorli JM. (2000). Equestrian injuries: a five year review of hospital admissions in British Columbia, Canada. Inj Prev, 6(1), 59-61. https://doi.org/10.1136/ip.6.1.59

Publication

Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention
ISSN: 1353-8047
NlmUniqueID: 9510056
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Pages: 59-61

Researcher Affiliations

Sorli, J M
  • jsorli@hotmail.com

MeSH Terms

  • Accidental Falls / statistics & numerical data
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Athletic Injuries / epidemiology
  • Athletic Injuries / etiology
  • British Columbia / epidemiology
  • Canada / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Head Protective Devices / statistics & numerical data
  • Horses
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Admission
  • Registries
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Distribution
  • Survival Rate

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