Prioritising preventive measures for unintentional sport and recreation-related deaths in Québec, Canada, based on a 14-year review.
Inj Prev
; 2024 Oct 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39384400
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study analysed sport and recreation-related fatalities in Québec, Canada, from January 2006 to December 2019, focusing on the six activities with the highest mortality frequencies. It aimed to identify activity-specific risk factors to inform prevention priorities.METHODS:
In this descriptive retrospective study, data extracted from the database of the Bureau du coroner du Québec were analysed. The characteristics and mechanisms of fatalities in all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, cycling, swimming, motorised navigation and non-motorised navigation activities were presented. Incidence rates were calculated using Canadian census data.RESULTS:
Male fatalities predominated, ranging from 83% to 91%, in the six activities. Traumatic brain injuries or cranial traumas were reported in 55.7% of land-based activities-related deaths, particularly in 70.1% of cycling fatalities. In 44.2% of cycling-related cases, victims were not wearing a helmet, while in 44.1% of cases involving all-terrain vehicles, victims either wore a helmet improperly or did not wear one at all. Cycling deaths mainly occurred on roads (82.9%), with 63.9% involving collisions with motor vehicles. Alcohol-impaired driving was observed in 29.8% of victims involved in all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile activities combined. Natural water accounted for 67.1% of swimming fatalities. Alcohol consumption was documented in 28.8% of deaths related to water-based activities. Personal flotation devices were not worn in 61.5% of navigation-related fatalities.CONCLUSION:
Activity-specific prevention priorities have been highlighted. A thorough examination of coroners' recommendations is now necessary to understand their characteristics, as this information can guide both the identification and implementation of preventive measures.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Inj Prev
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Inj. prev
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Injury prevention
Journal subject:
PEDIATRIA
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TRAUMATOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
Country of publication:
United kingdom