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Athletic fatalities.

D A Hawley1, K Slentz, M A Clark

  • 1Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46223.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|June 1, 1990
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Sudden athletic deaths in Indianapolis were studied from 1986-1988. Natural disease, particularly undiagnosed heart conditions, remained the leading cause of these fatalities among athletes.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Study initiated in 1985 to investigate athletic fatalities in Marion County, Indiana.
  • Previous report covered calendar year 1985 data.
  • This follow-up analyzes athletic deaths from January 1986 through July 1988.

Observation:

  • Reviewed all sudden, unexpected, or traumatic deaths of conditioned, competitive athletes.
  • Included all deaths during or immediately after athletic activity, regardless of athlete conditioning.
  • Data collected from Marion County, Indiana (population 779,966).

Findings:

  • Natural disease, especially undiagnosed heart disease, was the most prevalent cause of death.
  • This trend continued from the initial 1985 data.

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  • Identified specific causes and circumstances surrounding athletic fatalities.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the ongoing risk of underlying natural diseases in athletes.
    • Underscores the importance of pre-participation screening and awareness of cardiac conditions.
    • Provides crucial data for public health initiatives aimed at preventing sudden athletic deaths.