Participation in boxing by children, adolescents, and young adults. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness.
Because boxing may result in serious brain and eye injuries, the American Academy of Pediatrics opposes this sport. This policy statement summarizes the reasons.
D000293:Adolescent; D001914:Boxing; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics; D013177:Sports; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control