Assessment of School Backpack Weight and Other Characteristics in Elementary Schools, Yazd-Iran

• Main Authors: Abolfazl Barkhordari (Author), Mohamad Hassan Ehrampoush (Author), Mahdi Barkhordari (Author), Fatema Derakhshi (Author), Mohsen Mirzaii (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: The carry of heavy backpacks by school children may be associated with several potential health consequences. The aim of this study was to determine the percentage of body weight represented by school backpacks and other related factors. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study...