Reaching all regions of the country, the list
celebrates the cities that prioritize play.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Families everywhere are making the most of their
final days of summer fun. As kids continue to fearlessly dive into
outdoor adventures and exploration, bumps and bruises are
inevitable. Welly Health PBC, the first-aid brand that helps
kids rock owies like badges of honor, turned to the data to
identify the most injury-prone cities across the country—otherwise
known as the cities that play the hardest.
Welly reveals top 15 most injury-prone
cities in the U.S.
"Welly is highlighting these injury-prone cities not as a
warning, but rather to celebrate and encourage playtime," said
Stephanie Moats Leibke, Vice
President of Brand at Welly. "Whether reaching the top of a jungle
gym, exploring a theme park, climbing a tree, or learning to ride a
bike, owies happen. With a little TLC, a quality first-aid solution
and a dash of bravery, fun can pick up right where you left
off."
The list contains U.S. cities from all regions of the country,
signifying that play is ubiquitous. Cities with high rates of
tourism, including the top 3, tend to be injury-prone, as do cities
with a high ParkScore® (Trust for Public Land,
2023).
Top 15 Most Injury-Prone Cities in the U.S.
- Knoxville, TN
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
- Roanoke, VA
- Spokane, WA
- Boston, MA
- Albany, NY
- Jacksonville, FL
- Omaha, NE
- Denver, CO
- Louisville, KY
- Nashville, TN
- Des Moines, IA
- Minneapolis/St. Paul,
MN
- Pittsburgh, PA
Data underpinning the ranking were sourced from IRI multi-outlet
POS reporting from May 2023-May 2024.
The ranking was compiled by comparing each IRI city market area's
percent share of total U.S. first aid adhesive bandage sales to its
percent of the total census population.
Welly makes high-quality flex fabric bandages and first aid kits
in bright, colorful designs that kids love, protecting minor wounds
and allowing them to safely heal and stay on through all forms of
play. New releases that help encourage play all summer long include
Glow Party Glow in the Dark Bandages, Flutter Butterfly and Heart
Bandages, and a Kids First Aid Kit. Welly offers a style and
first-aid solution for every kid and type of owie.
Welly is proudly B Corp certified and has set a high bar for
what it means to support its communities by promoting access to,
safety, and encouragement of play. Learn more about these efforts
at www.getwelly.com.
ABOUT WELLY HEALTH PBC
Welly was created by
Eric Ryan, the serial entrepreneur
behind eco-friendly household brand Method and dietary supplement
brand, OLLY. The brand is available nationwide at retailers like
Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, Meijer, Sam's Club,
Hy-Vee, Amazon, and more. For more information visit
getwelly.com.
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