According to a report in the Springer Open Journal, excessive use of electronic gadgets is becoming a major cause of eye problems, neck and back pain, and constant fatigue.
What you should know
Although digital technology has made life easier, various studies and reports have shown that its excessive use is starting to have a serious impact on human health.
According to a report in the Springer Open Journal, excessive use of electronic gadgets has become a major cause of eye problems, neck and back pain, and constant fatigue. Eye strain, blurred vision, headaches, neck and back pain from looking at screens all day long have now become common. According to the
report, people's sleep and mental peace are being affected due to the blue light emitted from screens. Experts say that the trend of starting the day with the ringing of mobile phones in the morning and ending at night on mobile screens has increased health risks. Physical activity is decreasing as a large part of the time is spent on social media reels and gaming.
The world of technology: A screen in every hand
According to the study, on average, each person currently has more than two digital devices - such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. Although these devices make studying, employment, entertainment, and shopping easier, the report states that people have to pay the price for this on their health.
Effects by age
Children and adolescents (5-17 years)
A study conducted in Bangladesh and India has shown that obesity, sleep problems, lack of attention and social isolation are increasing in children who use screens for more than 3 hours. According to the report, continuous gaming and social media use is increasing the risk of digital addiction.
Youth and adults (18-50 years)
The report mentions that eye fatigue, neck and back pain, lack of sleep and mental stress problems are increasing rapidly in this age group. There is a risk of reducing physical activity and increasing stress when using mobile phones and computers for a long time.
Elderly (above 50 years)
According to the report, dry eyes, sleep problems, body stiffness and feelings of loneliness are increasing in the elderly. It has been warned that limited and purposeful use of digital devices will have a negative impact on mental health.
Balanced use is necessary
According to health experts, although technology itself is not bad, its unbalanced use can cause serious health problems. Therefore, the report points out the need to limit screen time, increase physical activity, and adopt a digital detox.
