Children computer mouse use and anthropometry.
Studies have shown that increased computer use among adults in occupational settings is associated with the development of cumulative trauma disorders; however, the need to address how adult-sized mice and keyboards are affecting children is becoming increasingly important as both access to and use...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 41; pp. 846 - 851 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2012 Supplement
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