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Table 2 Definition and source of diagnosis for injury and illness

From: Incidence of Injuries, Illness and Related Risk Factors in Cross-Country Marathon Mountain Biking Events: A Systematic Search and Review

References

Definition of injury

Injury diagnosed by

Definition of illness

Illness diagnosed by

Griffiths et al. [21]

Any gastrointestinal symptoms within two weeks of event

Self-reported

Lareau and McGinnis [8]

Not defined

100% by participant (self-diagnosis)

McGrath and Yehl [13]

Medical attention

100% by race doctors

Medical attention

100% by race doctors

Mexia et al. [22]

Diarrhoea within ten days of event

Self-reported

Stoop et al. [19]

Presence of pain, discomfort or disability

100% by race doctors

Stuart et al. [23]

More than three loose stools in 24 h between 17 and 26 June 2007 (following race day)

14% laboratory confirmed, remaining 86% self-reported

Taylor and Ranse [20]

Medical attention

100% by race first aid

Medical attention

100% by race first aid