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  • Pediatrics
  • Environmental Safety

Background:

  • Urbanization increases risks for children, a vulnerable group.
  • Playground injuries pose significant safety concerns.
  • This review examines childhood playground injuries and safety mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess childhood playground injuries.
  • To suggest safety mechanisms for playground planning.
  • To identify areas for injury prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 14 articles from PubMed.
  • Keywords: "playground", "children", "injury".
  • Inclusion criteria: children, playground, unintentional injury, safety.

Main Results:

  • Fractures are the most common playground injuries in children.
  • Low-risk equipment, safer playing hours, and standards are crucial.
  • Most reviewed studies lacked practical safety plans or safe engineering.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic safety approach is recommended.
  • The "safety circle" model encompasses equipment, environment, and children.
  • Implementing this model can enhance playground safety for children.