Characteristics of Victims of Fall-Related Accidents during Mountain Hiking

The study evaluated characteristics of non-fatal mountain hiking accidents caused by falls. Questionnaires were sent to mountain hikers who suffered a fall-related accident in Tyrol (Austria) during a 3-year period. The questionnaire included details of socio-demographic data, physical activity, med...

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Main Authors: Martin Faulhaber, Gerhard Ruedl, Friedemann Schneider, Dagmar Walter, Regina Sterr, Wolfgang Schobersberger, Fabian Schwendinger, Elena Pocecco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/3/1115