Sports injuries and illnesses during the London Summer Olympic Games 2012
Why the study?
What is the incidence of injuries and illnesses among athletes during the London Summer Olympic Games 2012?
Population
Athletes at the London Summer Olympic Games 2012
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
During the games
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Implication
Supports ongoing injury and illness monitoring in Olympic athletes; extends surveillance data but leaves preventive interventions open to future study.
Structured PICO
What is the incidence of injuries and illnesses among athletes during the London Summer Olympic Games 2012?
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Population
Athletes at the London Summer Olympic Games 2012
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Outcome
Incidence of injuries and illnesses
A significant proportion of athletes experience injuries (11%) and illnesses (7%) during the Olympic games, highlighting the need for sport-specific preventive measures.
Cite This Study
Engebretsen et al. (2013) studied this question.