Heavy backpacks are a strain on teens' health
Heavy backpacks are a strain on teens' health
9 February 2022
An Otago University study's found the average Otago teen carries 5.2 kilograms to school and back.
Another 10 percent of students carry a second two kilo bag.
Associate Professor Sandra Mandic says this is a significant issue for teenagers, with one-third saying their bag is too heavy to walk or bike to school.
She says reducing the weight could encourage more active trips to school.
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