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Safety and Statistics
In 1968 the
U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) ranked sports & recreation
equipment on a mean severity index which ranged from 10 to 2516
(10 being the least severe). Swimming pools were given 335, bicycles
70 and skateboarding 34. They also found that irregular riding
surfaces accounted for over 50% of the injuries. Skateparks with
smooth surfaces and protective gear have a very low injury rate.
| Sport |
Participants |
Injuries |
%
of Injuries |
| ice
hockey |
1,700,000
|
61,264
|
3.60% |
| football
|
14,700,000
|
61,264
|
2.78% |
| basketball |
29,600,000
|
761,358 |
2.57% |
| soccer |
10,300,000 |
146,000 |
1.42% |
| baseball
|
36,600,000 |
437,207
|
1.26% |
| volleyball
|
20,500,000
|
112,120 |
.54% |
| skateboarding
|
6,200,000 |
27,718
|
.49% |
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