New research reveals an alarming danger associated with childhood backpack use.
This research stems from the increasing number of reports of childhood back pain in recent decades. And new research indicates that this increase may be due, at least in part, to the improper use of backpacks. The old adage 'as the twig is bent, so grows the tree' comes to mind. We are seeing a growing concern about the improper use of backpacks and the relatively scarce amount of instructional and preventive information available to young people. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 4,928 emergency room visits each year result from injuries related to book bags and back carriers.