The incidences of sport injuries in right- and left-handed subject was investigated. Of 40 left-handed athletes, 33 (83.0%) had sport injuries; of 279 right-handed athletes, 189 (68.0%) had sport injuries. These findings suggest left-handers may be more susceptible to accident-related injuries.
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