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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press, as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com) · August 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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Category: schools · Published: August 4, 2026 · Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Reading time: 1 min

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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

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