Health promotion and injury prevention in childhood

Lisa Bode*, Raymond Best, Michael Cassel, Hartmut Gaulrapp, Michael Krifter, Stefan Nehrer, Claus Reinsberger, Romain Seil, Thomas Tischer, Christian Nührenbörger

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal article (peer-reviewed)Review article

Abstract

Physical activity is essential for children's healthy development. However, lack of exercise, obesity, and risky sports present significant challenges. We provide an analysis of key factors influencing health and injury prevention in childhood, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, political measures, and protection against abuse. Obesity and sports injuries in youth are increasing and lack of exercise remains a major issue. Political and social interventions can promote healthy habits. Preventive sports programs significantly reduce injuries. Therefore, early promotion of exercise and healthy nutrition is crucial and politics, parents, schools, and sports clubs play a key role. Preventive measures should be structurally and long-term oriented to sustainably improve children's health.

Translated title of the contributionGesundheitsförderung und Verletzungsprävention im Kindes- und Jugendalter
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)199-206
Number of pages8
JournalSports Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Volume41
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2025

Keywords

  • Children and adolescents
  • Health promotion
  • Injury prevention
  • Safeguarding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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