Belgrade Health Institute Sets 3kg Limit for Children's School Backpacks

The Belgrade City Institute for Public Health has issued crucial guidelines aimed at protecting schoolchildren from the physical strain of heavy backpacks. The institute strongly recommends that a primary school child's backpack should not weigh more than 3 kilograms.

This directive comes as the institute points out that children of school age are subjected to numerous daily pressures. Among these, the physical burden imposed by excessively heavy school bags is a significant concern for their health and development. The guidelines aim to mitigate potential long-term issues associated with carrying oversized loads.

The recommendation is based on the principle that a child's backpack weight should ideally not exceed 10% of their body weight. However, for younger students, the institute has set a firm upper limit of 3 kg to ensure their developing bodies are not unduly stressed. This initiative seeks to promote healthier habits and prevent musculoskeletal problems among Belgrade's students.

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