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Introduction
The debate between whether lacrosse or football is the more dangerous sport has been around for years. Both require a certain level of physical and mental toughness; however, it comes down to the individual’s preference. In this blog post, we will be taking a closer look at both sports to see which one presents more risk in terms of injury or even death. We’ll discuss the risks associated with each game and shine light on some statistics that can help us come to an informed conclusion.
A Closer Look into Lacrosse and Football
At first glance, football may appear more dangerous than lacrosse due to its full-contact nature; however, there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration when evaluating their risk levels. When comparing football against lacrosse in terms of injuries sustained from playing either sport, there have been several studies done by medical professionals that show lacrosse players sustain fewer serious injuries than those who play football. This could be because players in lacrosse wear protective gear such as helmets and shoulder pads while playing whereas football players do not always use safety equipment during games outside of professional leagues. Additionally, most incidents occurring on a field during a lacrosse game tend to involve sticks or balls hitting someone instead of direct contact between two people due to fouls being called quickly if any illegal acts occur during gameplay.
On the other hand when it comes to fatalities caused by either sport, unfortunately they are similarly high with only 0-1 reported deaths per year for both sports according to The National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research (NCCSIR). Most deaths occurred due heat stroke or cardiac arrest as opposed being caused directly from contact with another player while participating in either activity which further proves how crucial hydration is before practicing any type of strenuous physical activity regardless if you’re an amateur or professional athlete alike!
Conclusion
While both sports can potentially cause serious injuries resulting in lifelong consequences depending on your age/fitness level etc., neither Lacrosse nor Football should be considered “more dangerous” compared against each other as long as proper safety measures are taken prior partaking like wearing necessary protective gear where applicable and making sure hydration levels remain stable throughout practice/gameplay time periods respectively speaking – especially among younger athletes!