Sledding, which includes tobogganing, is more dangerous than snowboarding, according to Canada\u0027s Public Health Agency.
Play Video
A federal review of emergency room admissions showed a higher accident rate involving sledding, according to Blacklock’s Reporter.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Only 8% of sledders hospitalized for injuries had worn helmets. Most patients suffered broken legs, fractured wrists and concussions.Article content “Figures were drawn from hospitalization records at 20 emergency rooms nationwide. Data confirmed downhill skiing is the riskiest winter pastime, with 707 injuries per 100,000 records. Falls represent the highest percentage of cases at 67%,” said the agency.
“Following this category, the second and third most common circumstances were fractures involving jumps and individuals coming into contact with stationary objects such as trees, rocks and chair lift poles,” said the report, which added 4% of injuries requiring treatment involved skiers colliding with one another.Share this article in your social network
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canada's Oldham earns World Cup bronze in slopestyleCanada\u0027s Megan Oldham earned World Cup bronze in the slopestyle event on Saturday.
Read more »
Canada's Kingsbury wins final dual moguls World Cup title for third Crystal GlobeCanada\u0027s Mikael Kingsbury won the final dual moguls World Cup event of the year en route to claiming his third Crystal Globe this season.
Read more »
Must-see TV: New seasons of Canada's Got Talent and Love is Blind top this week's watch listHowie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Lilly Singh and Kardinal Offishall search for the country\u0027s biggest talent as Canada\u0027s Got Talent returns.
Read more »
Must-see TV: New seasons of Canada's Got Talent and Love is Blind top this week's watch listHowie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Lilly Singh and Kardinal Offishall search for the country\u0027s biggest talent as Canada\u0027s Got Talent returns.
Read more »
Canada's Kerri Einarson drops 8-7 decision to U.S. at world women's curling championshipCanada\u0027s Kerri Einarson dropped an 8\u002D7 decision to American Tabitha Peterson in round robin play at the world women\u0027s curling championship.
Read more »
Air passenger complaints triple in one year to pass 42,000 as backlog growsThe number of air passenger complaints to Canada\u0027s transport regulator is soaring, more than tripling to 42,000 over the past year
Read more »