More and more people experience accidents because of computers

Recent research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that home-related computer accidents have increased seven-fold, especially in children.

More than 78,000 patients had to be treated for similar trauma in US patients between 1994 and 2006 and 93% of these cases occurred at home. The study, which lasted for more than 13 years, showed a 732% increase in computer injury rates, doubling the increase in computer users.

Children under the age of five have the highest rates of injury, mainly falls due to stumbling or head injuries due to falling parts of the computer. Similarly, computer-related accidents in the UK have increased sharply from about 800 cases in 1995 to more than 1,800 cases in 1999 and 2,100 cases in 2002. Of which, one third of cases related to children I am under 15 years old, according to the Royal Association of Accident Prevention (Rospa).

Computers can also be "culprits" that cause many injuries.Photo: pro.corbis

Lead researcher Dr. Lara McKenzie, from the Center for Child Health Research and Injury Research in Columbus, said: 'Future research on computer-related injuries is critical. because this product plays an increasingly important role in everyday life '.

In addition, according to Dr. Lara, more information is needed on the types of computers as well as the devices used, how to arrange those systems and the items to put them to ensure user safety. . 'Studies show that computer-related injuries are increasing, so more effort is needed to prevent them, especially for children,' she said.

Rospa's spokesman said: 'The accident always happens when you do something so hasty, hasty, so when carrying a computer you need to pay attention to the surrounding objects and don't carry too much for once. Make sure the computers are properly listed, avoiding the reach of curious children. And with all electronic devices, special attention must be paid to the lengths of cables' .