Garden trampolines 'could save kids from rickets'
17/11/2010 It has been suggested that the increasing number of children suffering with rickets could be combated if more parents buy trampolines for the garden, as well as encouraging their little ones to exercise outdoors.
In response to recent widespread reports that more than 20 per cent of British children could be affected by the disease, Catherine Prisk, director at Play England, said more youngsters need outdoor play activities at home.
"One of the major issues in this epidemic is that parents feel that our towns and neighbourhoods are not safe to let children play on their own," she told Children and Young People Now.
By purchasing trampolines for the garden, parents can allow their children the freedom and health benefits of exercising outdoors, while also keeping a watchful eye on their kids to ensure their safety.
Rickets is a serious condition affecting the development of children's bones and results from a lack of vitamin D, which can be aggravated by spending insufficient time playing outdoors.
In response to recent widespread reports that more than 20 per cent of British children could be affected by the disease, Catherine Prisk, director at Play England, said more youngsters need outdoor play activities at home.
"One of the major issues in this epidemic is that parents feel that our towns and neighbourhoods are not safe to let children play on their own," she told Children and Young People Now.
By purchasing trampolines for the garden, parents can allow their children the freedom and health benefits of exercising outdoors, while also keeping a watchful eye on their kids to ensure their safety.
Rickets is a serious condition affecting the development of children's bones and results from a lack of vitamin D, which can be aggravated by spending insufficient time playing outdoors.
