Injuries in professional horse racing in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland during 1992-2000.
Professional horse racing is an exciting and demanding sport with high injury rates. Surprisingly few epidemiological studies have been published and no prospective studies have been reported. This paper reviews the literature and provides a detailed breakdown of injuries in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for 1992-2000. The introduction of protective equipment is discussed and evidence for its effectiveness put forward.
Turner
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Jockey Club, 42 Portman Square, London W1H 6EN, UK. JOCKEYDOC@aol.com
McCrory
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Halley
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000401:mortality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000453:epidemiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000453:epidemiology; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000453:epidemiology; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology