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Matthew Hager¹, Justin Leavitt¹, Christopher Carballo¹

¹Novant Health/New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA.

|March 22, 2023

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Surfing injuries are declining, with head, neck, and face injuries being most common. Pediatric surfers face a higher risk of concussions, highlighting the need for safety awareness and protective gear.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

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Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Surfing's popularity has surged, necessitating updated injury data.
Previous surfing injury studies are outdated due to advancements in surf technology.
This study aims to detail pediatric and adult surfer injury patterns, incidence, and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze trends in surfing-related injuries among different age groups.
To identify common injury locations and types in surfers.
To compare injury dispositions and risk factors between pediatric and adult surfers.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of surfing injuries from 2009-2020 using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database.
Analysis of consumer product code 1261 (Surfing) to identify injury patterns.
Statistical analysis including chi-squared tests and logistic regression using R software.

Main Results:

A decreasing trend in overall surfing injuries was observed over the study period.
Head, neck, and face were the most frequently injured body parts for both adults and children.
Pediatric surfers exhibited a higher concussion rate (6.5%) compared to adults (3.2%).

Conclusions:

Despite increased participation, surfing has become safer over the last decade.
Head/neck/face injuries are prevalent, with pediatric surfers at higher risk for concussions.
Further injury reduction is possible through education, safety equipment (e.g., headgear), and awareness of injury patterns.