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HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health

Summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a warning about children’s use of screens, like phones and tablets. The warning says too much screen time can harm children’s sleep and mental health.

Key Facts

  • HHS released an advisory called the “Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use.”
  • The warning focuses on children and adolescents using screens too much.
  • It states that harmful screen use is a public health concern.
  • Too much screen time can negatively affect children’s sleep.
  • Screen use can also impact children’s mental health.
  • The warning encourages parents and caregivers to pay attention to how much screen time children have.
  • Growing up surrounded by screens is a common experience now.
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