Document Summary
This document examines the effects of smart devices and blue light on children’s mental and physical health. Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Ruwais, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at King Saud University, addresses the consequences of excessive smart device usage in children, linking it to addiction, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diminished emotional and social intelligence, and an increased risk of obesity.
Document Headlines:
- The Impact of Blue Light on Children: Discusses how exposure to blue light before bedtime affects sleep patterns and cognitive development.
- Electronic Device Addiction: Explains how excessive Internet use can be classified as an addiction.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Reviews the correlation between electronic device usage and rising ADHD cases.
- Poor Emotional and Social Intelligence: Highlights the adverse effects of excessive screen time on children’s emotional and social skills.
- Social Isolation: Examines how social media use can lead to social isolation and increased mortality rates.
- Sleep: Discusses how smart device usage impacts sleep quality across children, adolescents, and adults.
- Preventive Measures: Provides recommendations for healthy and safe electronic device usage for children.
