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Physical activity is vital for children’s health. But a recent study from the University of Georgia shows there are disparities in access to places where kids can play.

Play deserts are areas where parks and other spots to run around and play are nonexistent, hard to access, or in less safe locations.

You’ve heard of food deserts, areas where healthy and nutritious food is all but impossible to find. But now experts are concerned about another public health problem: play deserts. Play deserts are areas where parks and other spots to run around and play are nonexistent, hard to access or in less safe locations that make parents second-guess taking their children to play there. And a new study from the University of Georgia found that hundreds of U.S. counties fit into that category.

Physical activity is key to children's health, but much of the U.S. lacks play areas, such as playgrounds and parks.