Non-automotive vehicle injuries in adolescents.
After reviewing the data associated with injuries and deaths to adolescents participating in the activities described above, the question repeatedly arises: Why does our society continue to accept and promote this toll of injuries and deaths? While waiting for answers from researchers, physicians must continue an advocacy role for measures of protection known to reduce the morbidity and years of life lost among the adolescent age group.
Greensher
J
J
State University of New York, Stony Brook.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D001642:Bicycling; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000401:mortality; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011998:Recreation; D012861:Skating; D013177:Sports; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology*