1. The Integration of Electric Scooters: Useful Technology or Public Health Problem?
- Author
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Rachel L. Choron and Joseph V. Sakran
- Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty ,Technology ,Injury control ,Equipment Safety ,Public health ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Human factors and ergonomics ,Poison control ,Equipment Design ,Suicide prevention ,Popularity ,Occupational safety and health ,Transport engineering ,Electric Power Supplies ,Wheelchairs ,Injury prevention ,medicine ,AJPH Perspectives ,Humans ,Business ,Public Health ,Safety - Abstract
The article focuses on the growing popularity of electric scooters (e-scooters) and possible public health issues related to their use. It states that e-scooters ride inches above the ground and can travel up to 15 miles per hour. It mentions companies that build e-scooters recommend wearing a helmet while riding, only riding on roadways, being at least 18 years old, and not blocking public pathways when parking. It talks about traumatic injuries that riders can suffer while using e-scooters.
- Published
- 2019