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  • Playground Safety


    The Problem

    Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 children 14 years of age and younger are treated in emergency departments for playground-related injuries. About 15 children age 14 and under die from playground-related injuries each year. Almost half of these deaths result from strangulation, and about one-quarter are from falls to the playground surface.

    More than one-third of all playground-related injuries are severe—fractures, internal injuries, concussions, dislocations, and amputations.

    Almost 70% of injuries related to playground equipment occur on public playgrounds.

    Most injuries that occur on playgrounds are associated with climbing equipment, slides and swings.

    In schools, most injuries to students ages 5 to 14 occur on playgrounds.

    In 1995, costs associated with playground-related injuries among children under 15 were estimated at $1.3 billion.

    Playgrounds pose a significant injury risk for America's children. Action steps include:

    Define priority research areas and recommend research methods.

    Assess the effectiveness of various cushioning surfaces for outdoor and indoor playgrounds.

    Pilot test models for implementing recommendations in the National Action Plan for the Prevention of Playground Injuries.

    Foster public and private partnerships to implement the national action plan.

    Train school administrators, teachers, nurses, child care specialists, and recreation professionals about playground safety.

    Evaluate playground safety programs and help communities adopt effective ones.

    Identify "best practices" for supervising children on playgrounds.

    This information came from a CDC online article.

    *** Any medical or legal information can be incorrect or outdated ***
    *** Consult a qualified source for current info ***


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