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Connor Read1, Christopher Beaumont1, Jonathan Isbell1
1UAB Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|November 10, 2018
Summary
Spectators face risks of sports-related injuries, some fatal, particularly in motorsports. This study documented 181 spectator injuries, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures at live sporting events.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Injury Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Injury prevention research traditionally focuses on athletes, overlooking spectator safety.
- Spectators at sporting events are susceptible to injuries depending on the sport and venue.
- There is a lack of comprehensive data on spectator injuries across various sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and analyze spectator injuries across different types of sports.
- To identify sports with the highest incidence of spectator injuries and fatalities.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature search of scholarly articles and internet search engines.
- Compiled data on spectator injuries, including sport type, injury type, and mechanism.
- Analyzed a total of 181 documented spectator injuries.
Main Results:
- Automobile/motorcycle racing reported the highest number of spectator injuries (N.=123) and fatalities (N.=38).
- Other sports with significant spectator injuries include cycling (N.=25), cricket (N.=12), baseball (N.=10), and hockey (N.=8).
- Most injuries were directly related to the sport itself, not spectator behavior.
Conclusions:
- Spectator injuries at sporting events, though uncommon, can be severe and life-threatening.
- Urgent need for implementing enhanced safety measures to protect spectators.
- Future research should focus on developing and evaluating spectator safety protocols.
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