STATS
87% of teenagers in the US
have smartphones
Statistics and data are showing increases in musculoskeletal pain causing “text neck syndrome” and stresses on the cervical spine
...are linked with too much screen time, including:
DAMAGING SIDE EFFECTS
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Sleep deprivation - Blue light interferes with melatonin production and disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm.
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Obesity - Data shows a strong association between screen time and obesity in children aged 5 to 17, most likely due to the sedentary nature of viewing a screen.
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Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes - In the UK, children aged between 9 and 10 who spend 3+ hours on the screen each day were more likely to show resistance to insulin.
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Delayed learning - Young children who watch excessive amounts of videos on screens can experience difficulties picking up the language.
