The Costly Consequences of Pickleball Injuries in the US
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Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the US, could lead to a rise in healthcare spending this year, with UBS analysts estimating that anywhere from $250 million to $500 million in medical spending could be due to pickleball injuries by 2023. The majority of pickleball injury patients in the US are aged 50 and up, with over half of pickleball players in the US estimated to have an income of $100,000 or more. However, rising healthcare spending could also be due to pent-up demand following the pandemic.
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