EFFECTS OF USING Electronic DEVICES ON HEALTH

Electronic devices have become man’s best friend. And rightly so. Right from waking us up, they communicate for us, shop for us, help us travel, entertain us and often also educate us. Like any other good thing, too much use of these electronic devices can be harmful.

 Nowadays, electronic devices had been used by all country around the world. Almost every house in the world own an electronic device. There are a lot of advantages and disadvantages of using the electronic devices. As children spend more time on the screens rather than playing out, children are at the risk of common sedentary lifestyle health issues like obesity,  diabetes, increase abdominal fat, and insulin resistance. The radiations emitted from the gadgets can cause cancer as children absorb the radiations at higher rate than adults.

• These children struggle to take decisions, problem solve and have tendency to give up on things very easily. They might also get anxious and behave angrily when the device is taken away from them.

• When children and gadgets become inseparable, the communication and bond with the real world reduces. This results into development of socially isolated child who might suffer from nervousness, shyness and fear when in contact with real people.

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In the era of computers and smart phones, it is hard to imagine a task that hasn’t been made easier by some sort of technology. Electronic gadgets and screens are being used more often, and children are exposed to devices at younger and younger ages. Our use of devices such as televisions, computers, laptops, e-readers and cell phones has increased exponentially over the past few decades

Undeniably, the use of screens in our daily lives has multiple advantages. Electronic gadgets are portable, easy-to-use and can provide extensive amounts of information at the tap of a finger. However, despite these devices’ usefulness, the extent to which the average child uses screens has raised red flags in terms of the effect it might have on his or her eye

Over-using of Electronic Device  in The Time of COVID-19

The use of devices among kids is increasing during the lockdown, but what are the long-term effects?

 ESPECIALLY during this corona pandemic The study, which was conducted online across 30 Indian cities, has concluded that the children’s addiction to electronic devices during the lockdown increased up to three times, as they spent between two and five hours a day on their favourite gadgets.

SPECIALLY Children were found over-using these devices 

SOME MAJOR EFFECTS OF USING ELECTRONIC DEVICES 

👍Bad Posture, Back Aches, Neck and Shoulder Strain

An uncomfortable seat, a set-up with poor ergonomics, sitting too long or slouching lazily — these all contribute to the problem.

👐Pain in Wrists

This classic overuse injury shows up as pain, stiffness or swelling in the fingers and wrist.

👀Eye Strain

Dry eyes, a burning sensation, problems focusing… these are symptoms of eye strain that all device users commonly face.

🙏Headaches

• Children seldom get headaches, but too much screen-time can bring one on.

👧Stress

👀💆😖Physical Fatigue

👧Poor Sleep Patterns

👍Obesity

😎Compromised Immunity

LETS'S FIND SOME SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM

• Reduce electronics use before bedtime Make sure you get enough sleep at night.
• Reduce time spent unnecessarily on hand-held devices or the computer. Consider setting limits, so that there is less argument when it’s time to stop.
• Spend less time overall on devices
• Increase outdoor physical activity time.
• Apply 20-20-20 rule, after every 20 minutes of screen time, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This will give rest to eye muscles
• Make sure time is spent on developmentally appropriate activities such as coloring, playing with toys, socializing with friends, doing outdoor activities, etc.
• Avoid holding devices close to the head for long periods of time

• Ensure there is adequate light. Do not allow to operate on screen in darkness or too much sunlight

• Move it! When not typing or using the hands, do rest the arms, and perform some stretches.

Make sure that kids have other interests and activities beyond screen timeThere 

have been some positive spin-offs of online classes for the children, including a greater focus on self-study and value for time, exploring new technological tools, and showing greater affection to their family members.

In today’s technological world, it is impossible to keep children away from the electronic gadgets. Therefore, it becomes essential to allow children to use the gadgets wisely, develop the life skills in children that the gadgets can’t and raise our children to be able to take charge of their life, solve problems and be valuable to the world at large.