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Major study links high child screen use to poorer outcomes
Original: High screen usage in children linked to poorer outcomes, major study suggests By Dan Milmo Global technology editor Effe
A major new study reported by the Guardian finds that high screen usage in children is linked to poorer developmental outcomes. Researchers suggest the effect of elevated screen exposure could be as significant as parental behaviour and premature birth. The findings add weight to ongoing concerns among parents, educators and health experts about how much time children spend on phones, tablets and other devices.
Why now: Fresh research quantifying screen time's impact on children is drawing wide attention from parents and policymakers.
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- High screen usage in children linked to poorer outcomes, major study suggests By Dan Milmo Global technology editor Effect of elevated screen exposure could be as significant as parental behaviour and premature birth, report says https://www. theguardian.com/society/2026/s… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 2
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