Doctors raise alarm over rising e-scooter injuries among children | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Ijeoma Ukazu
Publication Date: July 5, 2025 - 06:00

Doctors raise alarm over rising e-scooter injuries among children

July 5, 2025

As summer kicks into high gear, hospitals across Canada are reporting a rise in e-scooter injuries – many involving children too young to legally ride – as emergency departments raise urgent concerns about enforcement, public awareness and parental supervision.

The hospitals report a consistent pattern: Young riders are showing up with serious injuries, often despite age restrictions and helmet laws meant to keep them safe.



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