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Back to school brings back concerns about backpack weight
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Back to school brings back concerns about backpack weight

SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 14:42

With the return to school, children's backpacks are filling up again with books, notebooks and school supplies. This time of year brings back concerns about the weight that students carry daily.

Doctors confirm that backpack weight does not cause permanent spinal injuries in children. However, they warn that it can cause pain and physical discomfort in students.

The consequences of this load go beyond the physical. According to experts, the pain and discomfort caused by excessive weight can affect students' overall well-being.

This situation also has an impact on children's learning, since physical discomfort can harm their ability to concentrate and academic performance.

Why this matters

Parents and guardians in the region should be aware of the weight that children carry daily to school, as physical discomfort can harm concentration and academic performance. This news follows medical warnings that appear at the beginning of each school year about the importance of choosing appropriate backpacks and managing school material to avoid health problems.

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