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E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK

477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.

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00:09We saw that most were limb, head and facial injuries. Head injuries were the most severe,
00:15with one in ten meeting criteria for more severe trauma. Despite this risk our data reveals a
00:21safety gap. Only 1.8% of these children were documented to be wearing a helmet.
00:35This research clearly demonstrates that e-scooter related injuries are rising and there needs
00:39to be clearer, consistent regulation and greater public awareness. Given the number of privately
00:44owned e-scooters in this study, we need retailers to pass on the legal guidance at the point of sale.
01:13So thank you for joining us.
01:16Thank you so much for joining us today.
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