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The thin line marks today, 29 September 2026.

Sport & recreation

Concussion, playground and sports injuries, and safe play.

The headline figure

about 7 out of 10emergency department visits for sport- and recreation-related brain injuries and concussions are children 17 and under

Children's share of sport and recreation brain injuries — United States, 2026. Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Data on Sports and Recreation Activities (HEADS UP) (2026).

“About 7 out of 10 emergency department visits for sports- and recreation-related TBIs and concussions are among children ages 17 and under.”

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Observances

ObservanceNextKindWhereHazards
Brain Injury Awareness Month1–31 March 2027 ExpectedMonthUnited StatesSportRoad
National Bike Month1–31 May 2027 ExpectedMonthUnited StatesRoadSport
National Concussion Awareness Day17 September 2027 ExpectedDayUnited StatesSportChildren
National Playground Safety Week18–24 April 2027 ExpectedWeekUnited StatesChildrenSport

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