Magnitude and economic burden of sports and physical activity-related injuries in dutch 10-12 year old children

Background The several health benefits of regular physical activity (PA) in children are well known. Participation in PA, however, also increases the risk of adverse effects, such as injuries. However, reliable descriptive data on PA injuries in younger children is lacking. Objective Describe the incidence, severity and cost of injuries resulting from physical education (PE), sports and leisure time PA in 10–12 year old children. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Primary schools. Participants 995 children aged 10–12 years. Interventions Weekly exposure to sports, PE and leisure time PA... Mehr ...