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American Academy of Pediatrics: Cheerleading Should Be Classified As Sport
The American Academy of Pediatrics announced that cheerleading should be classified as a sport in all 50 states so that it would receive the same safety attention as other sports. Currently, only 29 states classify cheerleading as a sport. Approximately 3 million girls participate in cheerleading every year with 26,000 injuries on average. In 2011, there were 37,000 injuries requiring emergency room treatment. According to NBC Nightly News, with its highflying lifts and flips, cheerleading requires the skills of a gymnast. Injuries have been surging in terms of broken bones in concussions. In addition, 66% of all catastrophic injuries to high school girls occur in cheerleading. Falls from 15 to 18 feet can occur resulting in skull fractures, broken necks, and broken bones. The American Academy of pediatrics suggests the following should be mandated:
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