New Delhi: Nowadays, the screen time of children as well as elders of the house has increased a lot and its negative effects are also being seen. If you think that the worst effect of excessive screen time is only on the eyes, then you may be wrong. Due to excessive screen time, many serious diseases gradually start developing in the body, which we realize very late. Indore's health expert and dietitian Meena Kori is giving more information about this.
obesity increases
If you use mobile phone too much, watch TV or work on computer then the risk of gaining weight increases. Children, especially, may develop an appetite for junk food promoted in advertisements. The body becomes fat and weight starts increasing.
irregular sleep
The more screen time, the more it causes eye fatigue. Sleep patterns are irregular in adults as well as children. Lack of sleep can cause fatigue. feel stressed
behavioral problems
If your screen time exceeds 2 hours it can cause emotional, social and attention problems. A person's behavior may change. Children may have trouble concentrating while studying. Such children can become more violent.