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Jun 14, 2026
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Do kids get any health benefits from riding e-scooters - and do they outweigh the risks?
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Do kids get any health benefits from riding e-scooters - and do they outweigh the risks?
JASON TCHIR
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When I see kids zipping around on e-scooters, I always wonder if they’re missing out on exercise that they’d get from walking or riding a bike. I worry about safety, but what about health? Maybe it’s better than sitting inside on a tablet, but are they getting any fitness benefits at all? – Grace, Toronto
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