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<h2>Facts</h2>
<ul>
    <li>65% of sports injury cases involve people aged 5 – 24 </li>
    <li>39% of sports injury patients are female and 61% are male</li>
    <li>28% of sports injury cases resulted from falls</li>
</ul>
<h2>Most common sports injuries</h2>
<ul>
    <li>41.4% are strains and sprains</li>
    <li>20% are fractures</li>
    <li>19% are cuts and bruises</li>
</ul>
<h2>Sports that cause the most injuries</h2>
<ul>
    <li>6.3% from soccer</li>
    <li>7.2% from cycling</li>
    <li>8.3% from football</li>
    <li>9.9% from basketball</li>
    <li>16.3% from general exercise (running, etc.)</li>
    <li>52% from others</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tips to prevent sports injuries</h2>
<ul>
    <li>Warm up</li>
    <li>Train adequately</li>
    <li>Go for a health screening</li>
    <li>Practise proper techniques</li>
    <li>Use proper gear</li>
    <li>Play on an even surface</li>
    <li>Get enough rest</li>
    <li>Consult a doctor before returning to sports</li>
</ul>
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<p>Infographic brought to you by Mount Elizabeth Hospital</p>

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Facts

 65% of sports injury cases involve people aged 5 – 24 
 39% of sports injury patients are female and 61% are male
 28% of sports injury cases resulted from falls

Most common sports injuries

 41.4% are strains and sprains
 20% are fractures
 19% are cuts and bruises

Sports that cause the most injuries

 6.3% from soccer
 7.2% from cycling
 8.3%...

Sports Injuries by the Numbers

Facts

Most common sports injuries

Sports that cause the most injuries

Tips to prevent sports injuries