HEALTH RISKS OF HEAVY BACKPACKS IN SCHOOLCHILDREN: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Ilkhamova Malokhat Utkurovna Associate Professor Ph.D “Department of Construction and Technology of Leather Products”, Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry. Author
  • Makhmudov Khusniddin Yusuf ugli PhD Student “Department of Construction and Technology of Leather Products”, Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry Author

Keywords:

Musculoskeletal and Postural Effects, Physiological Stress, risk factors, backpack loads, neck pain, thoracic kyphosis.

Abstract

This article reviews the health conditions and risks associated with schoolchildren carrying heavy backpacks. We examine evidence from peer-reviewed studies on how excessive backpack weight and suboptimal backpack design affect children’s bodies. Key outcomes identified in the literature include back pain and other musculoskeletal symptoms, changes in posture and gait, and physiological stress responses to load carriage. We also review interventions and ergonomic recommendations to mitigate these risks.

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Published

2025-12-15

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 9 (2025)

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Articles

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How to Cite

HEALTH RISKS OF HEAVY BACKPACKS IN SCHOOLCHILDREN: A LITERATURE REVIEW. (2025). Modern American Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 1(9), 142-151. https://usajournals.org/index.php/1/article/view/1598