Citation

Grenfell RD, Ross KN. Aust. Fam. Physician 1992; 21(8): 1145-1148.

Affiliation

Lorne Medical Centre, Victoria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1530494

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the profile of injuries sustained on a resort beach during the summer holiday period. DESIGN/SETTING: Information was gathered from patients presenting to the surf club, hospital, surgery and pharmacy with injuries sustained on or around Lorne beach, Victoria. RESULTS: 211 injuries were recorded; 37% were lacerations/cuts, 18% were rescues. Of the listed causes of injuries, 20% were from surfboards and 19% were from beach litter. CONCLUSIONS: An injury profile was developed. The patterns were used to prepare the recommendations for preventive measures.

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