5 common causes of concussions in children
5 Common Causes of Concussions in Kids
Did you know that traumatic brain injuries in children increase in spring and summer months?
The most common cause of visits to the emergency room for children in the summer is falling for ages 0-5 and being struck by an object for ages 5-14 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children 0-4 most often sustain brain injuries on swings and slides. For older kids ages 5-14, swings continue to be a danger spot, along with monkey bars and climbing equipment.
4 Ways to Decrease Concussions in Kids
How can you decrease the risk of child traumatic brain injury in the summer?
Each year, more than 220,000 children under the age of 14 are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the United States for injuries occurring on playgrounds. More information on how to mitigate playground accidents can be found here!
According to the AAOS, younger children are at risk of more injuries. Young children are 14 times more likely to get hurt than bigger children.
In 2022, out of the total number of trampoline-related injuries, 75% of which occurred while multiple children were jumping on the trampoline.
Do I have any tips to make using a trampoline safe? Yes. Don’t use one! The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents not to buy a home trampoline. This includes mini trampolines and large outdoor trampolines. They tell parents to encourage their child to get physical activity in other ways. This includes the trampolines with nets and extra padding!
