Key result
Participation in men's high school sports was associated with an injury rate of 39 per 100 participants, compared to 22 per 100 participants in women's sports.
Observational
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 39% vs 22%
Men's high school sports have higher injury rates than women's, with contact sports like football and wrestling having the highest rates.
Highlights elevated injury risk in male high school athletes; supports sex-specific prevention research but should not yet change practice.
A two-year study was made of injuries received in high school sports. Athletic trainers were placed in four high schools to conduct the investigation. Injuries occurred in women's sports at a rate of 22 per 100 participants; men's injuries occurred at a rate of 39 per 100 participants. Football and wrestling accounted for the highest injury rates; tennis and swimming accounted for the lowest rates for both sexes.
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Garrick et al. (1978) conducted an observational in High school sports injuries. Men's sports vs. Women's sports was evaluated on Injury rate per 100 participants. Participation in men's high school sports was associated with an injury rate of 39 per 100 participants, compared to 22 per 100 participants in women's sports.
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