Pediatricians in Canada warn of 'exponential rise in childhood e-scooter injuries
Canadian pediatricians are sounding the alarm over an "exponential rise" in severe injuries and deaths among children and teens using e-scooters and e-bikes. A national survey released by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) revealed that 10 children died, 12 were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), and 26 required prolonged hospitalizations in a single 12-month period due to micromobility crashes.
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