Schoolbag carriage and schoolbag-related musculoskeletal discomfort among primary school children
A novel approach was used to investigate schoolbag-related musculoskeletal discomfort. Schoolbag weight generally exceeded the 10% body weight guideline. The prevalence of baseline musculoskeletal discomfort was high. Schoolbag-related shoulder discomfort was more prevalent than back discomfort. Risk factors for site-specific schoolbag-related musculoskeletal discomfort were identified.
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