What is the Relationship between Risky Outdoor Play and Health in Children? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Risky outdoor play has been associated with promoting children's health and development, but also with injury and death. Risky outdoor play has diminished over time, concurrent with increasing concerns regarding child safety and emphasis on injury prevention. We sought to conduct a systematic review to examine the relationship between risky outdoor play and health in children, in order to inform the debate regarding its benefits and harms. We identified and evaluated 21 relevant papers for quality using the GRADE framework. Included articles addressed the effect on health indicators and behaviours from three types of risky play, as well as risky play supportive environments. The systematic review revealed overall positive effects of risky outdoor play on a variety of health indicators and

SUBMITTER: Brussoni M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4483710 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature