Children at risk of 'catastrophic' injuries at indoor trampoline parks

Injuries sustained include bone fractures, concussion and spinal and brain injuries

The number of Australian children sustaining serious injuries at indoor trampoline parks has increased as the activity grows in popularity, a new report has shown.

Researchers analysed a range of injury surveillance databases and found nearly 500 children presented to hospital emergency departments across three Australian states from 2012 to 2017 due to injuries suffered at indoor trampoline parks.

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from Children | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2EthcuV