@article{ref1,
title="Surfing injuries requiring first aid in New Zealand, 2007-2012",
journal="International journal of aquatic research and education",
year="2013",
author="Moran, K. and Webber, J.",
volume="7",
number="3",
pages="192-203",
abstract="In an island nation such as New Zealand with easy access to surf beaches, surfing activities are very popular and, while generally perceived as a healthy form of outdoor recreation, they do have attendant risks. This study reports on non-drowning, surfing-related incidents that required medical first aid on beaches during five summer seasons from 2007-2012. Retrospective descriptive analysis of data from lifeguard first-aid reports found that 16% (n = 1,327) of injuries were the consequence of surfing activity. More males than females were treated for surfing injuries (68% male, 31% female). Lacerations (59%) and bruising (15%) accounted for most of the injuries. The head was the most common site of injury (32%), and most injuries were caused by contact with the victim's own board (50%). Ways of promoting surf safety via equipment modification, the use of protective head gear, the management of surfing activity by lifeguards, and public education are discussed. © 2013 Human Kinetics, Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1932-9997",
doi="10.25035/ijare.07.03.03",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.25035/ijare.07.03.03"
}