The increase in extreme sports participation is evolving into a trend (Facebook: Slut Board Group). The danger of participating in extreme sports activities, like Kite Surf, skateboard, wakeboard and more, has led to the increase of painful injuries. Nonetheless, research shows that engagement with such sports can benefit the soul of youngsters. In order to be able to engage with such athletic activities one must also be aware of the different safety measures applied in every one of those sports.
On the following links you may find articles with examples regarding epidemic statistic
that will allow you to weigh out the stakes:
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=snowkite (snow kite)
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12394867 (kite surf)
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12382184 (skydiving)
