Screen time could damage children more than being born into poverty, a study has found.
An analysis of more than 2.8 million children found heavier screen use was linked to poorer school performance, weaker language skills and more emotional and behavioural problems.
Researchers said the strength of these links was “similar in magnitude to or larger” than other established influences on child development, including socioeconomic status, parenting behaviour and premature birth.
The research, led by academics at the University of Calgary in Canada, examined screen use such as gaming, social media and streaming in 64 countries.
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