Dealing with heavy backpacks that pose health risks for students

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The first week back to school is over and the homework is likely to start rolling in, making those backpacks heavier.

That could cause serious health problems for kids.

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Dr. Armando Gonzalez, a pediatrician at the Palm Beach Children's Hospital, sat down with Ashley Glass on CBS12 News at 9 to explain the risks and detail how parents can find out if their child's bag is to heavy for them.