Screen time duration and timing: effects on obesity, physical activity, dry eyes, and learning ability in elementary school children

• Main Authors: Yui Mineshita (Author), Hyeon-Ki Kim (Author), Hanako Chijiki (Author), Takuya Nanba (Author), Takae Shinto (Author), Shota Furuhashi (Author), Satoshi Oneda (Author), Mai Kuwahara (Author), Anzu Suwama (Author), Shigenobu Shibata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background As internet use becomes more widespread, the screen time (ST) of elementary school students increases yearly. It is known that longer durations of ST can affect obesity, physical activity, dry eye disease, and learning ability. However, the effects of ST just before bedtime have...