title: Participation in boxing by children, adolescents, and young adults. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness.
abstract: Because boxing may result in serious brain and eye injuries, the American Academy of Pediatrics opposes this sport. This policy statement summarizes the reasons.
mesh_terms: 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