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E-Scooter Injuries on the Rise in Children

E-Scooter Injuries on the Rise in Children

Compared to 2011, the rate of hospital admittance due to e-scooter injuries has surged. In 2020, 1 out of every 8 required admittance into a hospital for care. According to a new research abstract presented during the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, e-scooter injuries are becoming ...

Common Bicycle Injuries Among Teenagers

Common Bicycle Injuries Among Teenagers

Among teenagers, broken bones and fractured skulls remain common bicycle injuries. Over 65,000 injuries occurred in an accident involving a motor vehicle. About 85% of children who sustained a skull fracture while riding bicycles were not wearing helmets. Common Cycling Injuries "The results of our study suggest that continued efforts ...