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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Is that 500 people just in Calgary?
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It's an estimate for Calgary, based on Alberta's average of 42 per 100,000 people (42x13=546).
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I'd imagine it improves a bit over time.
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Bingo. 1/3 of injuries occur in first-time riders, with another 1/3 occurring in riders with less than 10 rides under their belt. As people get accustomed to them and as the rules become better understood (people are acting like it's the wild west, but they're illegal on roads, you have to be over 18, and you can't double up, which all seem like risk management techniques) the injuries will drop considerably. This is a new thing. It takes time.
It's also worth mentioning that the Alberta Children's Hospital has seen a large share of the 145 reported emergency room visits. Considering it is not legal for a child to ride these things that should also make the number go down once parents get a clue.