Health Hazards of Electronic Media Devices in Children
Issue Details
Journal ID | 1 |
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Volume | 6 |
Number | 4 |
Year | 2016 |
Issue Date | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 |
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Abstract:
Use of electronic devices among children is common and is increasing day by day. Exposure to electronic devices such as
television, computer and cell phones is documented to be associated with lot of adverse health effects. The problems encountered
in children are sleep difficulties, bad dietary habits, lower physical activity, obesity, appearance of psychological symptoms
including depression, lack of social interaction etc. Parents need to be counseled regarding adverse health effects and limiting
the screen time of their children to these electronic devices.
Use of electronic devices among children is common and is increasing day by day. Exposure to electronic devices such as
television, computer and cell phones is documented to be associated with lot of adverse health effects. The problems encountered
in children are sleep difficulties, bad dietary habits, lower physical activity, obesity, appearance of psychological symptoms
including depression, lack of social interaction etc. Parents need to be counseled regarding adverse health effects and limiting
the screen time of their children to these electronic devices.
Published: 2016-09-14
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