title: Personal watercraft use by children and adolescents. American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention.
abstract: The use of personal watercraft (PWC) has increased dramatically during the past decade as have the speed and mobility of the watercraft. A similar dramatic increase in PWC-related injury and death has occurred simultaneously. No one younger than 16 years should operate a PWC. The operator and all passengers must wear US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. Other safety recommendations are suggested for parents and pediatricians.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011482:Protective Devices; D012449:Safety; D012767:Ships