In a matter of seconds, a sports injury can occur to the face or the mouth. Young children ages 5 to 14 are especially vulnerable, accounting for more than 80 percent of all sports-related emergency room visits, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Because many sports injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective gear, why aren’t more parents, coaches and kids getting the message?
Sports safety: Are kids taking unnecessary risks?
In a matter of seconds, a sports injury can occur to the face or the mouth. Young children ages 5 to 14 are especially vulnerable, accounting for more than 80 percent of all sports-related emergency room visits, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Because many sports injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective gear, why aren’t more parents, coaches and kids getting the message?
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