@article{ref1,
title="How dangerous is that visit to the beach? A pilot study of beach injuries",
journal="Australian family physician",
year="1992",
author="Grenfell, R. D. and Ross, K. N.",
volume="21",
number="8",
pages="1145-1148",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0300-8495",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}