The Number of Skiing Injuries Has Been Declining in Recent

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True/False

The number of skiing injuries has been declining in recent decades due to shorter skis, improved safety features on equipment, and increased safety measures being taken by resorts and ski areas.

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Definitions:

Apical-Radial Pulse

The measurement of heartbeats felt at the apex of the heart and the radial artery simultaneously to assess pulse rate discrepancy.

Pulse Deficit

A clinical finding where there is a difference between the heartbeats felt at the pulse and the beats heard with a stethoscope at the chest, indicating a discrepancy in cardiac output.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, essential for the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular health.