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A global umbrella review published in JAMA Pediatrics examined data on more than 2.8 million children across 64 countries and found that longer screen exposure was associated with lower academic achievement, poorer language development and more mental health problems.

A global umbrella review published in JAMA Pediatrics examined data on more than 2.8 million children across 64 countries and found that longer screen exposure was associated with lower academic achievement, poorer language development and more mental health problems.

Led by academics at the University of Calgary in Canada, the review reported that the effect sizes were "similar in magnitude to or larger" than those for other established predictors such as socioeconomic status, parenting behavior and preterm birth.

Led by academics at the University of Calgary in Canada, the review reported that the effect sizes were "similar in magnitude to or larger" than those for other established predictors such as socioeconomic status, parenting behavior and preterm birth.

The analysis covered devices from smartphones to televisions and activities including social media scrolling, gaming and FaceTime calls. Higher use was tied to emotional and peer problems, depression and anxiety symptoms, aggression and ADHD symptoms.

The analysis covered devices from smartphones to televisions and activities including social media scrolling, gaming and FaceTime calls. Higher use was tied to emotional and peer problems, depression and anxiety symptoms, aggression and ADHD symptoms.

Screen time did not appear linked to attainment in math, reading or science, though researchers said those subjects were "among the least studied." Scientists have not determined whether screen use causes developmental problems or reflects existing struggles.

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Screen time did not appear linked to attainment in math, reading or science, though researchers said those subjects were "among the least studied." Scientists have not determined whether screen use causes developmental problems or reflects existing struggles.

Esther van Sluijs, a behavioral epidemiology professor at Loughborough University, called the study high-quality but said it could not draw firm conclusions about specific types of use, such as social media or gaming, due to insufficient data.

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Esther van Sluijs, a behavioral epidemiology professor at Loughborough University, called the study high-quality but said it could not draw firm conclusions about specific types of use, such as social media or gaming, due to insufficient data.

Separate research includes a Florida Atlantic University and Aarhus University study of 546 Danish children ages 4 and 5, an Inserm and National University of Singapore study of 502 children, and a Los Angeles Unified policy limiting classroom screen use.

Separate research includes a Florida Atlantic University and Aarhus University study of 546 Danish children ages 4 and 5, an Inserm and National University of Singapore study of 502 children, and a Los Angeles Unified policy limiting classroom screen use.

High screen time can hurt children’s learning and language skills, study suggests

High screen time can hurt children’s learning and language skills, study suggests

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