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Table 2 Locations in school where diagnosed concussions occurred

From: Trends in concussions at Ontario schools prior to and subsequent to the introduction of a concussion policy - an analysis of the Canadian hospitals injury reporting and prevention program from 2009 to 2016

Location

N (%)

Playground (including swings, slides, other objects)

651 (23.7)

Gymnasium (weight room, fitness room, locker room)

609 (22.1)

Sport Field (track, sport court, rink, swimming pool)

557 (20.2)

Unknown Area (also includes missing info)

354 (12.9)

Garden/Yard (fields around the school)

310 (11.3)

Classroom (daycare indoor, activity area)

126 (4.6)

Hallway/Stairs (foyer, ramps, waiting room)

97 (3.5)

Other School Areas (bathroom, dining, office, parking lot)

48 (1.7)

Total

2752 (100.0)