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   dorpus, Dec 19th, 2005 @ 3:11am

   
   

   What if it does cause scoliosis?

   In South Korea, said to be the world's most internet-connected society, research by Koryo University concluded that 1 out of 10 schoolchildren suffer from scoliosis. Of 6,333 pupils examined in grades 5-8, 11.2% of middle schoolers and 8.0% of grade schoolers suffered scoliosis, while girls (12.9%) were more than twice as likely to suffer as boys (5.7%).
   
   The causes of scoliosis are not well understood; risk factors include sitting too long, poor posture, or female hormonal changes.
   
   http://japanese.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/12/13/20051213000047.html
   

    

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   giafly, Dec 19th, 2005 @ 4:28am

   
   

   Clarification

   The original report said wrist pain after computer use was not a symptom of "carpal tunnel syndrome" but a different generic condition, "repetitive stress injury". It does not seem to have addressed the number of ailments created by technology over-usage.
   
   "Recent research has found that heavy computer use —up to seven hours a day — does not increase risk for carpal tunnel syndrome," said the report... However, improper computer use and other workplace conditions can contribute to a different disorder, known as repetitive stress injury." - statesman.com

    

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   Mike (profile), Dec 19th, 2005 @ 9:53am

   
   

   Re: Clarification

   Yeah, we wrote that too if you look at our post.

    

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   John, Dec 19th, 2005 @ 10:47am

   
   

   I'm an addict, I admit it.

   Yes I am an addict, I admit it. That is all for now.

    

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