Skateboarding, trick bicycle riding, and pretty much any other activity that involves standing on a set of wheels is included in this category. These sports may not have as many prominent deaths as some of the more popular sports, but that doesn't mean they aren't deadly. In fact, according to statistics published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), skateboards are one of the most dangerous toys for children under five years old.
The biggest cause of death for young people who play with skateboards is being hit by a car while walking or riding their board down the street. Other common causes of death for young people who play with skateboards include being thrown from their board or falling off of a cliff. Skateboarding can be very addictive and can take over a child's life; if you decide to let your child play with a skateboard, make sure you limit his or her time spent playing it to prevent any adverse effects on your child's mental or physical health.
There are many different types of skateboards, each designed for a specific type of rider. There are also many brands out there that produce skateboards for various ages and skill levels.
Football, trampolines, and ATVs are usually the first things that come to mind when you think of risky sports and hobbies...
Most risky sports with the highest rate of injury
| Sport | Rate of injury |
|---|---|
| Football | 1.78% |
| Basketball | 0.98% |
| Wrestling | 0.90% |
| Skateboarding | 0.66% |
This post first published on BetterBraces.com. Full-contact sports, such as football, are likely to spring to mind when you think about sports injuries. Cheerleading, not football, soccer, or basketball, is one of the most dangerous sports in terms of major damage. The American Association of Cheerleaders' Organizations (AACGO) reports that over $10 million has been paid out over the past 20 years due to cheerleader injuries.
In fact, cheerleading is so risky that the United States Olympic Committee does not allow its members to be registered as athletes with the organization. The main reason for this is that many schools do not have a sport available for girls to participate in, so they use cheerleading as an alternative. However, this leaves the girls exposed to serious injury since there are no rules prohibiting them from tackling, hitting, or kicking teammates or opponents.
Major injuries are common among cheerleaders. Elbow and knee injuries are the most frequent because there is a lot of swinging of arms and legs during stunts. Other injuries include head trauma, back problems, and carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition, there have been cases of severe vaginal tearing, broken bones, and even death during routine cheers.
Cheerleading is very popular among young women who want to stay in shape while having fun. However, unlike other sports where men can play too, cheerleading is limited to female participants.
Basketball, football, and cycling are the most prevalent sports injuries among young people aged 15 to 24. Football, basketball, and wrestling are the most risky sports for teenagers aged 15 to 24. Most risky sports with the greatest injury rate
| Sport | Rate of injury |
|---|---|
| Softball | 0.34% |
| Ice hockey | 0.35% |
The Most Dangerous Sports for Children
The top eight safest sports in the world, as ranked
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