Will No One Think Of The Children Pt23

[mongers]

Didn't know these were so dangerous, certainly more so than a garden hose:

US doctors say trampolines are a danger to kids
By Emily Selvadurai
BBC News

US doctors say children should be discouraged from using trampolines because they are a health hazard.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) estimates that almost 98,000 people are injured each year in the US on trampolines and many of these are children.

UK safety experts say the sport is growing in popularity here and related injuries are on the rise.

But they say trampolining can be a healthy way to exercise and good fun.

The renewed advice from the AAP says paediatricians need to "actively discourage" recreational trampoline use.

Dr Michele LaBotz, who co-authored the AAP report said: "Families need to know that many injuries occur on the mat itself, and current data do not appear to demonstrate that netting or padding significantly decrease the risk of injury."

The researchers found that most injuries occur when more than one person is on a trampoline.

Children under five are more likely to suffer serious injury, with 48% of injuries in this group resulting in fractures and dislocations.

Some injuries may even be fatal - failed attempts at somersaults and flips frequently cause cervical spine injuries, resulting in permanent and devastating consequences, says the AAP
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Rest of article here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19713691

[Phillip V]

Send the 33% of children who are obese/overweight to jump on the trampolines until they break.

[Neil]

This sort of thing is why progressives drive me nuts.

[Razgovory]

This sort of thing is why progressives drive me nuts.

Doctors.  These are doctors.

[mongers]

This sort of thing is why progressives drive me nuts.

Doctors.  These are doctors.

And I must say that's a surprsingly high number of hospitalised injuries,whether in the USA or over here; I wonder what the per hour risk is, assuming American children don't spend 6-8 hours a day on the things.

[Darth Wagtaros]

Not surprising.  Alot of insurance companies will cut off coverage if a house has a trampoline. 

[sbr]

Trampolines are almost as dangerous as pinatas.

[Ed Anger]

Trampolines are almost as dangerous as pinatas.

Ugh, pinatas. Might as well have the first aid kit handy. A kid is either gonna get hurt with the stick or diving for the candy.

[CountDeMoney]

Trampolines are apparently safe enough for dogs, though.

[mongers]

Trampolines are apparently safe enough for dogs, though.

[Cal/]

Yeah and I seem to recall, they're pretty safe for large breasted women, as well.

[/Cal]

[Tonitrus]

Trampolines are apparently safe enough for dogs, though.

[Cal/]

Yeah and I seem to recall, they're pretty safe for large breasted women, as well.

[/Cal]

Only because they use them in slow motion.

[Phillip V]

[Barrister]

umm... trampolines are pretty darn dangerous in fact...

[Richard Hakluyt]

Yes, I came pretty close to injuring myself quite severely on a trampoline once. Large-breasted women, on the other hand, are perfectly safe 

My kids had a trampolining craze a while back, but went to a sports centre and had proper instruction on properly-maintained equipment.

[Grey Fox]

My nephew broke his arm on a trampoline in early July this year.