Most Common Reasons for Emergency Room Visits
March 1st, 2012
Most Common Reasons for Emergency Room Visits
1. Baseball/softball 404,000
2. Dog bites 334,000
3. Playground 267, 000
4. ATV*s, mopeds 125, 000
5. Volleyball 98, 000
6. In-line skating 76, 000
7. Horseback riding 71, 000
8. Baby walkers 28, 000
9. Skateboards 25, 000
(Note: There is no mention of firearm related activities)
[Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]