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Coverage dated June 26, 2023

Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year

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Pickleball injuries may cost Americans $377 million in health care costs this year, accounting for 5% to 10% of total unexpected medical costs.

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  1. WMUR

    Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year (opens WMUR)

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    Pickleball injuries may cost Americans $377 million in health care costs this year, accounting for 5% to 10% of total unexpected medical costs.

  2. Insider

    Pickleball could be responsible for up to $500 million in medical costs this year, one industry watcher says (opens Insider)

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    The Sports & Fitness Industry Association reported in February that pickleball was America's fastest-growing sport for the third year in a row.

  3. Quartz

    Pickleball is expected to cost more than $350 million in medical injuries in the US this year (opens Quartz)

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    Senior players are contributing to a rise in outpatient surgeries, according to UBS analysts

  4. New York Post

    Pickleball’s price: Sport may cost US up to $500M in injuries this year (opens New York Post)

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    Pickleball could spark between $250 million and $500 million in healthcare capacity utilization and costs in 2023, according to calculations by UBS analysts.

  5. CBS News

    Pickleball injuries could cost Americans up to $500 million this year, analysis finds (opens CBS News)

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    The racquet sport is especially popular among seniors, who are more prone to injury than younger athletes.

  6. Fortune

    Pickleball has been a lifeline for seniors, but the sport’s injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year (opens Fortune)

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    UBS estimates the health care cost of pickleball-related injuries will near $400 million.

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