Epidemiology of Hunting Stand Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments, 2004–2012

Conclusions This study has characterized the epidemiology of hunting stand injuries with most occurring from falls. A fracture was the most common injury with a very low alcohol intoxication rate. These baseline data can now be used to compare other studies of hunting stand injuries and guide prevention strategies, such as education regarding the need for safety measures to prevent falls.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research