Stair Hazards: Women’s Multitasking Leads to Increased Fall Risk

Link in Bio

Summary: Young women are more likely to take risks such as multitasking or chatting while navigating stairs.

This behavioral pattern could explain why women in their 20s suffer stair-related injuries 80% more often than men. The research, which involved the observation of 2,400 young adults on two staircases over a semester, identified eight risky behavi…