Age and Sex Distribution of Injuries
| Age, yr | Cases, no. (%) | No. of cases/10 000 injuries* | Male, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 96 (15.7) | 21.3 | 58.3 |
| 13 | 95 (15.6) | 21.4 | 60.0 |
| 14 | 136 (22.3) | 33.0 | 62.5 |
| 15 | 137 (22.4) | 38.1 | 65.7 |
| 16 | 98 (16.1) | 41.2 | 56.1 |
| 17 | 48 (7.9) | 30.4 | 62.5 |
| Total | 610 (100.0) | 29.6 | 62.7 |
↵* The number of spine and spinal cord injuries per 10 000 Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program injuries of all types with the age group indicated.