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Projected Winter Sports Injury Statistics
 

Projected Statistics for Individuals seeking medical treatment for Winter Injuries this year will reach:

  • Skiing – 83,000+ individuals
  • Hockey – 62,000+ individuals
  • Snowboarding – 37,000+ individuals
  • Sledding – 25,000+ individuals

- Over 270,000* Winter Injuries will be reported this year alone!

- Healthcare costs for these injuries will reach $2,000,000,000 **

*270,000 is considered to be the tip of the iceberg, as this number relates only to emergency room visits and does not include non-hospitalization physician visits.

**Two billion dollars in healthcare costs include: medical legal and other related expenses.


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