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Opinion: E-bikes, e-scooters are a burgeoning pediatric public health emergency
The article highlights that e-bikes and e-scooters are causing more severe injuries in children and teens compared to traditional childhood activities like biking or skateboarding, which previously resulted in less serious injuries. This rise in electric devices is described as a growing pediatric public health emergency.
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