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Over 4 hours of smartphone use daily may affect mental health: Study
Updated On: 08 December, 2023 08:36 AM IST | Seoul | IANS
The data included the approximate number of daily hours each participant spent on a smartphone as well as various health measures.
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Adolescents who indulge in smartphones for more than four hours daily could be at higher risk of adverse mental health and substance use risk, according to a study.
Prior research has shown that smartphone use among adolescents has increased in recent years, and that this usage may be associated with higher risk of adverse health -- such as psychiatric disorders, sleep issues, eye-related problems, and musculoskeletal disorders.
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