Citation

Langley JD, Silva PA, Williams SM. N. Zeal. Med. J. 1981; 94(695): 336-339.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, New Zealand Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6950261

Abstract

Five hundred and eighteen Otago primary school accidents are described. Falls and accidents described as striking against or struck by a person or object, represented 82 percent of all the accidents. Nearly a third of all accidents resulted in fractures; the upper limb being the most common site of injury. Playthings and sports equipment were involved in over a quarter of the accidents. Of the accidents described, falls from playground equipment offer the best potential for the prevention of injury.

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