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April is National Youth Sports Safety Month!
Discover helpful tips and resources to play it safe.
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Why youth sports safety matters
Did you know 3.5 million kids are injured every year playing sports? It’s essential to recognize the risk for injury and take proactive steps to help prevent them. From strains and sprains to more severe injuries like concussions, being prepared can make a big difference in your athlete’s safety and recovery.
Learn more about youth sports safety with these articles.
Sports injuries by the numbers
A look at the prevelance of sports injuries for young athletes.
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62%
of organized sports related injuries occur during practice
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Almost 1/3
of all childhood injuries are sports related
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Over 3.5M
kids under 14 are treated for sports injuries each year
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300K
sports related concussions occur every year
More stats on yearly injuries by sport
Sports accident protection
Learn how pomi can help you be better protected when sports injuries strike.
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