Epidemiology of collegiate injuries for 15 sports: summary and recommendations for injury prevention initiatives.

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Authors

Jennifer M. Hootman · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Abstract

In general, participation in college athletics is safe, but these data indicate modifiable factors that, if addressed through injury prevention initiatives, may contribute to lower injury rates in collegiate sports.

Topics & Keywords

Sports injuries and prevention Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Winter Sports Injuries and Performance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 42, Issue 2, pp. 311-9

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