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.
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Highlights elevated injury risk in male high school athletes; supports sex-specific prevention research but should not yet change practice.
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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