Surgeon General Issues New Advisory Warning of Screen Time Risks for Children and Teens

New Health Report Details Harms of Screen Use

The Office of the Surgeon General under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report warning against the dangers of screen time for children and adolescents. “Children today spend more time on screens than sleeping, exercising, or engaging face-to-face with family and friends — and we are seeing the consequences in rising rates of anxiety, depression, obesity, and developmental challenges,” said Health Secretary Robert F. …

Surgeon General Issues New Advisory Warning of Screen Time Risks for Children and Teens

Amid growing concerns over screen time addiction in the United States and worldwide, the Office of the Surgeon General issued a warning about its potential health risks, particularly for young people.