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How heavy school bags weigh down the spine of young pupils

Experts have warned that schoolchildren under the age of 16 are developing irreversible back deformities because of the weight of school bags they carry.

In a research paper released Friday by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), experts observe that overloaded school bags contribute to a surge in spinal problems among children.

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