from back and neck pain
Dr. Eman Ahmed Haji, Head of the School Health Department at the Public Health Department at the Ministry of Health confirmed that despite the necessity of choosing a bag that is pleasing to the child’s taste in terms of color and shape, at the same time it is important and necessary that the school bag have ideal health specifications and requirements to meet our children From back and neck pain and spinal curvatures that may accompany him throughout his life, especially if the correct methods are not taken in carrying them.
She pointed out that with the beginning of the new school year, parents go to the markets to prepare and buy the school year''s requirements such as bags, stationery and clothes, and few parents follow the health specifications required to be available when choosing a school bag. And in this aspect
Dr. Eman Hajji explained a number of conditions and specifications that must be met when choosing the ideal school bag, which are:
1 - The bag should be light in weight, with its contents not exceeding 10-15% of the child''s weight.
2 - It should have two straps for carrying stuffed and a suitable and strong back support so that the weight is distributed in a balanced way on the back muscles.
3 - The length of the school bag should not be more than 10 cm from the length of the waist.
4 - The surface facing the back should be padded to ensure the comfort of the back.
5- The bag should not be carried on the back for a long time, especially when waiting for more than 5 minutes, as it must be lowered.
6 - Take into account not to carry it on one shoulder.
The doctor explained that the bags with wheels may be very useful to reduce the burden on the back, but it must be taken into account that their length is proportional to the length of the child so that he does not have to bend over, and caution must be taken in them, especially when riding and descending stairs, preferably the type that The child can carry it on his back when going up or down the stairs.
Dr. Iman emphasized that one of the things that parents should take into account is to constantly monitor the contents of the bag and replace what is possible with smaller or smaller weights, or not to put other needs such as carrying sports clothes in the bag so that it does not weigh more than the appropriate weight, pointing out that the teacher has The teachers play a role in guiding the students towards choosing the books that they have to carry with the necessity of providing bookcases in the school.
She said that adherence to the health requirements for choosing a school bag and how to use it is necessary, as scientific studies have proven that carrying the bag incorrectly or heavy weights makes students vulnerable to curvature and curvature of the spine and back pain that may last a lifetime.
