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[Playground safety: an introduction to the problem]

Maria de Jesus C S Harada1, Mavilde da L G Pedreira, Janaina Trevizan Andreotti

  • 1Departamento de Enfermagen da Disciplina de enfermagem Pediátrica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil. jjharada@uol.com.br

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|September 6, 2003
PubMed

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Accident prevention in playgrounds is crucial, with over 200,000 child injuries annually in the US. This study highlights safety recommendations and societal education needs for playground toy use.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Safety
  • Public Health
  • Injury Prevention

Context:

  • Playground toy safety is an under-researched area in national literature.
  • Over 200,000 annual playground accidents involving children occur in the United States.
  • Current data highlights a significant public health concern regarding child safety during play.

Purpose:

  • To address the under-explored theme of accident prevention related to playground toy usage.
  • To provide general safety recommendations for playground environments.
  • To stimulate societal awareness and education on the importance of accident prevention.

Summary:

  • The study examines accident prevention strategies specifically for playground toys.
  • It presents data on the high incidence of playground-related injuries in children.
  • Recommendations for enhancing playground safety and public education are discussed.

Impact:

  • Aims to reduce the incidence of playground-related injuries among children.
  • Seeks to inform parents, educators, and policymakers about critical safety measures.
  • Contributes to a broader societal understanding of proactive injury prevention in recreational settings.

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