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How dangerous is that visit to the beach? A pilot study of beach injuries
1Lorne Medical Centre, Victoria.
Australian Family Physician
|August 1, 1992
Abstract
Objective:
To determine the profile of injuries sustained on a resort beach during the summer holiday period.
Design/Setting:
Information was gathered from patients presenting to the surf club, hospital, surgery and pharmacy with injuries sustained on or around Lorne beach, Victoria.
Results:
211 injuries were recorded; 37% were lacerations/cuts, 18% were rescues. Of the listed causes of injuries, 20% were from surfboards and 19% were from beach litter.
Conclusions:
An injury profile was developed. The patterns were used to prepare the recommendations for preventive measures.