Cobb & Douglas Public Health Logo
Cobb & Douglas Public Health Logo

Safe Kids

Cobb & Douglas Public Health - Make an Appointment

Book a Free
Car Seat Inspection

Cobb & Douglas Public Health - Career Center

Safe Kids Snippets:

Check out our Worldwide Blog

Cobb & Douglas Public Health - Survey

Cobb Public Safety
Charity Golf Classic:

Benefiting Safe Kids!

Cobb & Douglas Public Health - Make an Appointment

Donate to Safe Kids

via Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation

Programs and Safety Initiatives: Play Safe, Stay Strong – Sports Safety

Cobb & Douglas Public Health: Four girls wearing sports uniforms and protective goggles play lacrosse on a field, competing closely for the ball. The background shows a fence and blurred trees.

Did you know one in three young athletes misses practice or games due to injuries, and 62% of these injuries happen during practice? Girls are also up to eight times more likely to experience ACL injuries than boys.

Sports help kids stay active, build teamwork skills, and have fun, but safety is key to keeping them in the game. With more than 38 million children participating in sports each year, it’s crucial to understand the risks.

Sports Safety Tips

Here are essential guidelines to protect young athletes:

https://www.safekids.org/tip/sports-safety-tips

Stay Hydrated

With awareness and preparation, we can help kids stay safe, strong, and active in the sports they love!