E-bike injuries in children rise sharply as popularity grows

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 16:34 · Archive

Children's injuries from e-bikes are increasing as the vehicles become more popular.

Children are suffering increasing numbers of injuries from e-bikes as the vehicles become more widespread. Physicians report that head wounds and broken bones are among the most common injuries they see from e-bike accidents in emergency rooms.

The rise in injuries appears to track the growing popularity of e-bikes among young riders. Medical professionals have noted the pattern as more children gain access to the motorised bicycles.

How it is being reported

• As e-bikes become more popular, injuries in kids skyrocketHead wounds and broken bones are among the most common injuries seen in emergency rooms, physicians say.PennLive · 1 Nov, 16:13
• As e-bikes become more popular, injuries in kids skyrocketPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 1 Nov, 09:00

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