Injuries Increase with Warmer Temperatures and Start of Spring
(WorldNews Switzerland)

GLENVIEW, Ill., March 23, 2017/PRNewswire / -- Monday marked the first day of spring, and with the warmer weather and eventual transition into summer comes the risk of injuries through spring sports and outdoor activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): More than 2.6 million children are treated in emergency rooms for sports and recreation-related injuries (annually).[1] More than 200,000 kids (14 and younger) are treated for playground-related injuries (annually).[2] Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, with average hospital costs totaling more than $30,000.[3] Combined Insurance, a leading provider...