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SynthesisRevista espanola de salud publica2024

[Prolonged television exposure in children and adolescents: health effects and protection strategies].

José Francisco Díaz Cuesta, Ana Concheiro Guisán

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

José Francisco Díaz CuestaDepartamento de Periodismo y Nuevos Medios. Facultad de Ciencias de la Información. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). Madrid. España.
Ana Concheiro GuisánDepartamento de Ciencias Forenses, Anatomía Patológica, Ginecología y Obstetricia, y Pediatría. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC). Santiago de Compostela. España.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveSince COVID-19 pandemic, screen time (ST) seems to have increased among children and young people. There is controversy about its impact in the physical and mental well-being of children. The aim of this study was to analyse the possible influence of excessive ST on child health through a systematic review of the literature.

methodsSystematic review was done by two independent reviewers. We analysed the medical literature (MEDLINE data base) from 2017 to 2022. Data related to the effects of ST on children´s health were analysed along with strategies that can mitigate those effects.

resultsThe search identified 3,151 articles, 37 finally selected as they fulfilled the demanded methodological quality criteria. Negative effects on children's health such as obesity, linked to a sedentary lifestyle, sleep disorders or anxiety problems in adolescents were detected. However, a better development of language or memory functioning, when interactive media were used, have also been described. Educational measures have proven useful in controlling exposure time and reducing exposure-related negative effects.

conclusionsAlthough high levels of ST could affect children`s health, we have recorded some positive effects that are enhanced when parents get involved in TV watching (co-viewing). Exposure time should be customized according to every child's lifestyle.

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Screen TimeTelevisionAdolescentChildChild HealthCOVID-19HumansSedentary BehaviorTime FactorsChildren’s healthCo-viewingEducational strategiesScreen timeSpainTV watching

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PMID39291616
PMCPMC11571761

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