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Peer reviewedBoyce, W. Thomas; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1984
Epidemiologic features of playground equipment-related injuries were studied in Tucson, Arizona, over a two-year period. One-fourth of the injuries were severe, and climbing equipment was involved in a disproportionate number of accidents. Schools with smaller enrollments and alternative schools had more injuries than larger or traditional…
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Injuries
