Citation

Nelson NG, Collins CL, Comstock RD, McKenzie LB. Am. J. Prev. Med. 2011; 40(1): 54-60.

Affiliation

Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.amepre.2010.09.031

PMID

21146768

Abstract

This study confirms that although there is a risk of exertional heat-related injury among all physically active individuals, sports pose a specific risk for people of all ages especially among children and adolescents playing football. Many "everyday" activities such as yard work and home maintenance also pose risks of exertional heat-related injury, particularly to those aged ≥40 years. Further research on risk factors of exertional heat-related injuries during home maintenance and yard work as well as appropriate prevention practices is needed.

Keywords: American football;

Language: en