Most common surfing injuries as of 2018, by location on body

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 26, 2022
As of 2018, the most common area for surfing injuries was the face, head, or neck, with just over a third of injuries occurring there. Spine and back injuries were the least common, making up less than five percent of cases.

Most common surfing injuries worldwide as of 2018, by location on body

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February 2020

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Worldwide

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1977 to 2018

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Figures calculated by source by combining data from surveys and health centers from 1977 to 2018.

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