Sunday, November 6, 2016

"Sleep disturbance in childhood is known to lead to adverse physical and mental health consequences."

Children and Media Devices Equal Inadequate Sleep



"Currently 72% of children and 89% of adolescents have at least one device in their sleeping environment and most are used near bedtime. Such devices are thought to adversely impact sleep through a variety of ways including displacing, delaying or interrupting sleep time; psychologically stimulating the brain; and affecting circadian timing, sleep physiology and alertness.
Sleep disturbance in childhood is known to lead to adverse physical and mental health consequences. Short and long term detrimental health outcomes include poor diet, sedative behavior, obesity, reduced immunity, stunted growth and mental health issues."

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