Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9045765 | Wilderness & Environmental Medicine | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Although most surfers acknowledge some risk of head injury, headgear is rarely used and barriers to its use are apparent. Research is required to clarify the risk of head injury among surfers and the effectiveness of headgear in reducing injury risk. Until this evidence is available, educational initiatives, improved headgear design, and profile within the surfing culture would be required to increase rates of wearing headgear.
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Authors
David McDonald MD, Dianne BN, Michael BMedSci, Devinder BMedSci, Caroline PhD,