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Hudson et al discusses how safe playgrounds are today. They state that without proper guidance in an integrated age designed playground, it is very easy for a child to get into equipment that is not appropriate for his/her developmental abilities.
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How Safe Are Our Playgrounds?
Playgrounds are one common denominator of childhood. Whether at a park, a school, or more recently, a child care center, children have spent many carefree days swinging to touch the sky or sliding down to the ground. Yet, for many children, these supposedly fun-filled days also bring memories of trips to the emergency room as a result of a playground injury. In fact, according to a 2002 Center for Disease Control report, the third leading cause of unintentional injuries ibr children under the age of 10 are playground injuries.
Since the 1990s there has been a concerted efîbrt by the National Recreation and Park Association's National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI), and other professional organizations such as the I...See the full content of this document
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