distracted walking injury

distracted walking injury

An injury that occurs when people are walking with their eyes glued to their smartphones. Bumping into poles and cars and even falling down stairs is a 21st century phenomenon due to the popularity of the devices, especially in the U.S. Although ordinary cellphones have always been a minor distraction, smartphones place a computer screen in front of the user, and this has changed the game. See smartphone and technophile.

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