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Health Hazards of Electronic Media Devices in Children
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Health Hazards of Electronic Media Devices in Children
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
ABSTRACT:Use of electronic devices among children is common and is increasing day by day. Exposure to electronic devices such astelevision, computer and cell phones is documented to be associated with lot of adverse health effects. The problems encounteredin children are sleep difficulties, bad dietary habits, lower physical activity, obesity, appearance of psychological symptomsincluding depression, lack of social interaction etc. Parents need to be counseled regarding adverse health effects and limitingthe screen time of their children to these electronic devices.Keywords: Electronic devices, Children, Health hazards, Screen time.
