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.