Douglas Katherine E, Fine Andrew M
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, USA.
Pediatr Res. 2025 May;97(6):1763-1764. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03786-0. Epub 2024 Dec 17.
The popularity of eco-friendly electric scooters has led to a rise in significant injuries, especially in adolescents. Teens riding e-scooters are more prone to severe traffic accidents and head injuries compared to those using traditional scooters. Risk-taking behaviors, susceptibility to peer influence, limited road safety experience and a lack of protective headgear exacerbate the risks. These injuries impose a significant burden to patients and to the health care system. To mitigate these risks, age and helmet laws should be strictly enforced, with enhanced public education, safety training, and engineering innovations such as rentable helmets and speed-limiting technology. This public health imperative requires immediate action.
环保电动滑板车的流行导致严重受伤事件增多，尤其是在青少年中。与使用传统滑板车的青少年相比，骑电动滑板车的青少年更容易发生严重交通事故和头部受伤。冒险行为、易受同伴影响、道路安全经验有限以及缺乏头部保护装备加剧了这些风险。这些伤害给患者和医疗系统带来了沉重负担。为降低这些风险，应严格执行年龄和头盔法律，并加强公众教育、安全培训以及工程创新，如可租赁头盔和限速技术。这一公共卫生要务需要立即采取行动。
