Study: Computer Related Injuries Skyrocketing
Study: Computer Related Injuries Skyrocketing
Posted 06/10/2009 at 1:27pm
| by Andy Salisbuy
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While for many of us the only idea of computer related risks to our health are back pain, blurred vision and carpal tunnel for the extreme typists out there. But it would appear that computers are now presenting a more critical danger.
According to a recent study from the National Electronics Injury Surveillance System, over 78,000 cases of acute computer-related injuries were treated in the US between 1994 and 2006 (nearly 93 percent of these occurred while the patient was home). The number increased by a whopping 732 percent over the allotted time frame.
The injuries primarily include patients hitting against or catching on computer equipment, tripping or falling over computer equipment, computer equipment falling on top of people and straining of muscles and joints.
So, be more careful while you’re using your beloved computer from here on out. It could lurking in the shadows, waiting to slightly strain your muscles at a moment’s notice.
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Bless
June 12, 2009 at 12:23am
dont forget the eyes... how many people have to wear glasses because of this?
Nuxes
June 11, 2009 at 6:19am
I'm willing to guess that the number of daily computer users has grown by 732 percent since 1996, so of course the number of injuries would increase.
comptech08
June 10, 2009 at 3:13pm
National Electronics Injury Surveillance System-HAHAHAHHA, nerds :D
Mr.Pooney
June 10, 2009 at 1:50pm
I can belive it!
I work as a Repair Tech and my hands have the scars to backup this story
my worst injury would either be the Antec tower with the 1'' scrap sticking out that left a 10'' cut on my arm and requiered 13 stiches or the time the shelf let go and the heavy 21'' CRT fell on my head (Thank you very much Jean-Guy) no to mention all the dust that ppl have in there towers that i blow out and then breath in....
any one else got a horror story?
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WarCrime342
June 10, 2009 at 7:58pm
This is embarrassing to say, but it humorous.
I had sneezed while at my computer and smashed my head into the ledge of the desk. Cut my head open a little bit and had to get 7 stitches at the hospital. :\
Mr.Pooney
June 11, 2009 at 5:33am
Your Right!
That shit is funny!!!!!
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