title: [Playground safety: an introduction to the problem].
abstract: This study aims to approach the theme of accident prevention in relation to the use of playground toys, which is little explored in national literature. It is estimated that, annually, more than 200,000 accidents with children happen in playgrounds in the United States of America. Besides discussing this problem, we present some general recommendations about safety in these places and a reflection on the need to alert and educate society about the importance of prevention.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermagen da Disciplina de enfermagem Pediátrica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil. jjharada@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Maria de Jesus C S
authors.initials: Mde J
authors.lastname: Harada
authors.forename: Mavilde da L G
authors.initials: Mda L
authors.lastname: Pedreira
authors.forename: Janaina Trevizan
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Andreotti
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D000059:Accidents / Q000401:mortality; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012449:Safety
vernacular_title: Segurança com brinquedos de parques infantis: uma introdução ao problema.