Archive · 11 Dec 2025

Heavy School Bags Harming Indian Children's Health

Heavy School Bags Harming Indian Children's Health

In India, many children carry very heavy school bags every day.

Doctors say these heavy bags are causing problems like back pain, bad posture, and even spinal deformities.

The government has set rules that school bags should not be more than 10% of a child's body weight, but many children still carry much heavier bags.

This is because schools give too many books, there are no lockers to leave things in, and parents add extra books.

Doctors suggest using lighter bags, digital homework, and lockers to help.

The problem is serious and needs everyone's attention to keep children healthy.

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