Is horse riding a dangerous recreation for young girls? A study at emergency departments of Lahti City Hospital and Päijat-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti.
Horse-related injuries form a notable part of sports and leisure time accidents. 54% of the injured were female riders under the age of 20 years. The most serious injuries were upper extremity ones. Over one third of the riders had suffered previously from horse-related injuries.
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland.
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland / Q000453:epidemiology; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011998:Recreation; D012621:Seasons