Table 1

Description of sample demographics, engagement in active transportation and the occurrence of active transportation injuries (N=20 076)

Demographic characteristicsWeighted N% Engaged in active transportationp Value
Gender
 Male953136.4<0.0001
 Female10 54531.0
Age
 11–1311 67139.1<0.0001
 14–15840527.2
Ethnicity
 White only14 31531.1
 White and other97436.60.95
 Aboriginal112038.50.22
 Other366740.80.004
Family socioeconomic status
 Well-off11 49032.5<0.0001
 Average677134.1
 Not well-off181538.0
Active transportation injuriesN% of population% of active transportation injuries
Total injuries3571.8
Gender
 Male1831.9
 Female1741.7
Age group
 11–122342.0
 13–151231.5
Activity at time of injury
 Walking/running111 31.1
 Cycling246 68.9
Required medical treatment161 45.1
Loss of 1+ days of activity145 40.6