Tech injuries are on the rise and smartphones may soon become the leading cause

• A study suggests that tech injuries are on the rise in the US.
• While TVs are still considered the most dangerous tech, smartphones have seen a drastic increase in incidents.
• The increase in phone accidents appears to be linked to texting, talking, and walking.

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From watching TV to texting friends and relatives, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. As technology’s role in our lives continues to grow, so do the injuries that are caused by it. A new study suggests that tech-related injuries are on the rise and smartphones are quickly on their way to becoming the leading cause.

The folks over at Decluttr have conducted a new study based on data obtained from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). The NEISS collects consumer product-related injury data from nationally representative samples from hospitals in the US to produce nationwide estimates.

via Android Authority https://www.androidauthority.com