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Backpacks remain ubiquitous.However, their widespread use continues to pose potential health challenges.It is suggest that over 90% of children use backpacks daily, with many carrying loads that exceed the recommended safe threshold of 10% of their body weight.Sustained use of poorly designed or overloaded backpacks may contribute to musculoskeletal strain, and postural fatigue.
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