Hey millennials, look up!
Phone-related accidents are on the rise, according to a new study, with millennials suffering the most injuries.
The generation most associated with financial struggles appears to be turning to their cellphones for escape so intensely that they forget where they are in the physical world, according to the survey released Thursday by the scientific site Study Finds.
After analyzing 10 years of data collected by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, researchers concluded that technology-related injuries have increased 20% since 2020, “with millennials being the most prone to such incidents.”
The biggest culprit for the increase is the increase in phone-related injuries, which account for 23% of all technology injuries in the United States.
“From tripping over wires to crashing into objects while texting, cell phones cause a variety of injuries. General pain, contusions (bruises) and even cuts on the face and head are common,” the researchers said.
“Researchers found that texting while walking is on track to become the most common cause of technology injuries across the United States.”
Texting while walking is on track to become the most common cause of tech injuries, researchers said. ginosfotos
Although phone-induced injuries are on the rise, televisions took the number one spot in technology-related injuries nationwide, accounting for 30% of technology-related injuries.
According to the study, the most common reports came in the form of lower back strains and sprains from lifting heavy idiot boxes.
Computers and video game systems have also caused their fair share of damage.
Technology-related injuries increased 20% since 2020. RHJ
“The survey found that these devices contribute to a variety of injuries, primarily causing pain in the upper trunk, including the chest, back and ribs,” the researchers said.
“This is often attributed to poor posture during gaming or prolonged computer use.”
An increase in these injuries is likely due to the increasing reliance on technology in everyday life, especially as people spend more time working from home as a result of COVID-19.
The pandemic caused an increase in dependence on technology for entertainment.
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