Computer-Related Injuries On The Rise: Young Children Particularly At Risk
Monday, June 8, 2009 - 21:21
in Health & Medicine
While back pain, blurred vision and mouse-related injuries are now well-documented hazards of long-term computer use, the number of acute injuries connected to computers is rising rapidly. Researchers have found a more-than-sevenfold increase in computer-related injuries due to tripping over computer equipment, head injuries due to computer monitor falls and other physical incidents.