Ski injuries in Sweden: a one year survey

In a study of ski injuries in Sweden in 1973-1974, information regarding 1199 ski injuries was obtained. Downhill skiing was responsible for 75 per cent of the injuries. Cross country skiing proved to be a safe sport. Poor adjustment of release bindings, skiing at too high a speed, and deficiencies in the slopes were the most common causes of injury. The investigation led to an information program that seems to have reduced the injury rate by 25 to 30 per cent.