Public Health and Environment

Children's Environmental Health - Outdoor Recreation Safety

There are many outdoor recreational activities that can affect a child's health and safety. Links have been provided to give information regarding potential risks associated with recreational activities. The topics listed include swimming, personal floatation devices, sun protection, bicycle injuries, and pesticide information.

Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Healthy Swimming
  • Moving Outdoors

• American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Pool Safety for Children

• United States Coast Guard
  • Wearing Your Life Jacket

• United States Environmental Protection Agency
  • Action Steps for Sun Protection
  • How to Use Insect Repellents Safely

• Minnesota Department of Health
  • Best Practices to Prevent Bicycle Injuries

Action Steps

• Identify risks involved with the type of recreational activities you or your children participate in. 
• Determine specific strategies to minimize risk for each activity.