Paediatric electric-scooter injuries: an emerging public health crisis?

The authors investigate the rising incidence of electric-scooter injuries among children under 16 in the UK, highlighting a concerning trend in public health. Their retrospective study reveals that most injuries involve riders, predominantly occur on private e-scooters, and often result in serious head and limb injuries, particularly among children from deprived areas. The findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced public awareness and legislative review to mitigate these injuries and their impact on healthcare resources.