Jannelene Killops

Sep 8, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Nicola Sewry |Wayne Derman |Jannelene Killops

ABSTRACTObjective The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and nature (severity and type by organ system and specific diagnosis) of all medical encounters (MEs), including serious/life-threatening MEs (SLMEs) during a South African road marathon. Methods This descriptive study was a retrospective analysis of data collected over 6 years at the Cape Town Marathon from 2014 to 2019, which included 40 446 starters.