5 harmful things when letting children use smartphones

Life is still busy and calculating, many parents have chosen to "lull" their children to sleep by letting them use electronic devices to free their hands to do their work. However, warnings about the consequences of these devices on health are really unpredictable:

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Effects on bones

According to the latest research by scientists from Curtin University, Australia on the unwanted effects of electronic devices on children's development. Experts say that children who regularly use electronic devices are sedentary, causing their muscles and bones to not develop healthily. After a long period of inactivity, children will develop more slowly than normal, even suffering from bone deformities.

Increased risk of brain cancer 4 - 5 times

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that radiation from mobile phones can cause cancer. The statement was based on a decision by a group of 31 scientists, from 14 countries.

In particular, according to the analysis of these scientists, children's brains contain more fluid than adults', and have thinner skulls, which affects the amount of radiation absorbed, making them more susceptible to damage than adults.

For teenagers and children who use cell phones from a young age, the risk of brain cancer is about 4-5 times higher than those who do not use them.

Eye disease

When using electronic devices, children's eyes are almost focused on the screen. When children's eyes are in the process of development, the strong light intensity in mobile phones will directly affect their weak vision.

Especially for newborns, absolutely do not use the phone flash to take pictures of the baby because it can easily damage the baby's fragile cornea.

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Increased risk of obesity

When children are hooked on electronic devices, they move less, their physical activity is limited, and they gain weight. According to a study, children who use a technological device in their bedroom will increase their risk of obesity by 30%, then easily get diabetes, have a high risk of stroke and heart attack.

Some experts even believe that 21st century children may be the first generation that will not outlive their parents due to obesity and use of high-tech devices.

Sleep disturbance

Using smartphones before going to bed will increase the risk of sleep disorders, insomnia, sleeping less, waking up in the middle of the night... affecting health. The reason is that the blue light on the screen will limit the ability to produce melatonin, prolong the time awake, accumulate neurotoxins leading to poor sleep. However, that is only in terms of sleep, blue light also has a huge impact on people.

According to experts, to limit harmful effects, children should only spend a maximum of 15 minutes/day using touch devices, as well as less than 1 hour/day for other electronic devices.

According to Family & Society