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FAST FACTS ABOUT ROLLER SPORTS SAFETY
DEATH AND INJURY STATISTICS
• 1.1 skateboard injuries and 3.0 roller skating injuries are reported for every inline skating injury.
Inline Skating:
• Head and face injuries account for 11,000 injuries each year.
• Over 100,000 inline injuries are incurred each year.
• Inline skating injuries can be prevented in 90% of circumstances.
• The likelihood of visiting the hospital is 1 in 25 every year if you participate in inline skating.
• 2/3 of skaters do not wear any safety equipment.