Article: Reports outline epidemiology study results from C.J. Darrow et al.

According to recent research from the United States, "Over 7 million students participate in high school athletics annually. Despite numerous health benefits, high school athletes are at risk for injury."

"Severe injury rates and patterns differ by gender and type of exposure. Descriptive epidemiology study. Sports-related injury data were collected during the 2005-2007 academic years from 100 nationally representative United States high schools via RIO (Reporting Information Online). Severe injury was defined as any injury that resulted in the loss of more than 21 days of sports participation. Participating certified athletic trainers (ATCs) reported 1378 severe ...

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