I would like to know how many ACC claims there have been for scrotal injuries related to sports. Specifically -presentation to Emergency Departments, need for surgery, and ideally outcomes of surgery
This data may help in preventing avoidable sports related scrotal morbidity
Provide an insight into the magnitude of the problem in New Zealand
Dataset submitted
24 July 2025 Kia ora Your Official Information Act request, reference: GOV-041149 Thank you for your email of 1 July 2025, asking for the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act): "I would like to know how many ACC claims there have been for scrotal injuries related to sports. Specifically -presentation to Emergency Departments, need for surgery, and ideally outcomes of surgery." Please find the data requested at this link: https://catalogue.data.govt.nz/dataset/gov-041149-number-of-acc-claims-for-sports-related-scrotal-injuries Please refer to the notes and caveats and the appendix for information about the data used in this response. Please note that we are unable to provide information about the outcomes of surgery. Therefore, we are refusing this part of your request as this information is not held by ACC. This decision is made under section 18(g) of the Act. If you have any questions about this response, please get in touch. You can email me at GovernmentServices@acc.co.nz. If you are not happy with this response, you can also contact the Ombudsman via info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or by phoning 0800 802 602. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz. Ngā mihi Christopher Johnston Manager Official Information Act Services Government Engagement
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