Playground safety: an introduction to the problem

Authors

  • Maria de Jesus C. S. Harada Universidade Federal de São Paulo
  • Mavilde da L. G. Pedreira Universidade Federal de São Paulo
  • Janaina Trevizan Andreotti Universidade Federal de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000300018

Keywords:

safety, accident prevention, pediatric nursing

Abstract

This study aims to approach the theme of accident prevention in relation to the use of playground toys, which is little explored in national literature. It is estimated that, annually, more than 200,000 accidents with children happen in playgrounds in the United States of America. Besides discussing this problem, we present some general recommendations about safety in these places and a reflection on the need to alert and educate society about the importance of prevention.

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Published

2003-06-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2003)

Section

Short Communications/Cases Accounts

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How to Cite

Playground safety: an introduction to the problem. (2003). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(3), 383-386. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000300018