Sports-related injuries in New Zealand: National Insurance (Accident Compensation Corporation) claims for five sporting codes from 2012 to 2016

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Authors

Doug King · University of New England

Patria Hume · Auckland University of Technology

Natalie Hardaker · Auckland University of Technology

Cloe Cummins · University of New England

Conor Gissane · St Mary's University Twickenham London

Trevor Clark · Australian College of Physical Education

Abstract

Rugby union and rugby league have the highest total number and costs associated with injury. Accurate sport exposure data are needed to enable injury risk calculations.

Topics & Keywords

Sports injuries and prevention Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 53, Issue 16, pp. 1026-1033

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098533

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