The single highest cause of death among men between the ages of 18 to 54 is accidents (spend an hour on YouTube, and the reality of this will become apparent).
As women have become more engaged in outdoor, extreme and survival activities, it is inevitable that the rate of deaths from accidents for them also will increase.
Participating in outdoor activities carries with it an inherent risk, mainly because of all the unknowns.
No one plans on drowning in a riptide or breaking their neck falling off a ladder, just like no one plans on getting in an auto accident. Even hiking in a remote area can lead to an unlikely visit with a bear or another dangerous animal. In a split second, what seems docile and even enjoyable can turn deadly.
On the next page, we discuss some common causes of accidents and how to avoid them.
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Tony Mcdowell