New Zealand students' excessive digital device use in class linked to health issues including dry eye, myopia, noise-induced hearing loss, and pain.
A New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy study highlights risks to youth health from excessive device use, with NZ students among the highest users of digital devices in class. Frequent and extended screen use can lead to health issues such as dry eye disease, myopia, noise-induced hearing loss, and pain syndromes. Interventions, including eye breaks, vision and hearing testing, and ergonomic guidance, are recommended to mitigate risks.
April 04, 2024
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