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Injuries in the 14th and 15th years of life
Author(s) -
LODGE J. F.,
LANGLEY J. D.,
BEGG D. J.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1990.tb02444.x
Subject(s) - medicine , injury prevention , suicide prevention , poison control , occupational safety and health , minor (academic) , human factors and ergonomics , physical therapy , medical emergency , pediatrics , pathology , political science , law
From a sample of 849 adolescents studied at age 15, 429 had been involved in 657 separate incidents, which resulted in 705 acute injuries requiring medical attention during their 14th and 15th years of life. The most common injuries were sprains, strains, fractures and lacerations, and the most common body site was the finger. The majority of injuries were of minor severity. Striking against an object or person was the most common incident resulting in injury, followed by being struck by an object or person, and ovarexertion or strenuous movement. Approximately half of the injuries were incurred during sport or a similar physical activity. Sporting injuries are examined in detail and preventive measures discussed.