Acrobatics on snow lead to rise in deaths and injuries - The Times 4th December 2007

Foolhardy skiers and snowboarders face a growing risk of death and serious injury, according to research published today. While the general injury rate among winter sports enthusiasts has declined since the 1970s, largely as a result of better equipment, the risks of serious injuries appears to be increasing, say a group of Canadian doctors led by Charles Tator, of Toronto Western Hospital.

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