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Trump Health Officials Issue Advisory on Children and Teens’ Excessive Screen Time
HHS advisory says high screen time among youths can be linked to poor sleep and weakened in-person relationships
TL;DR
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an advisory on excessive screen time for children and adolescents.
- Excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep, decreased school functioning, less physical activity, and weakened in-person relationships.
- HHS recommends specific screen time limits: no screen time for under 18 months, less than one hour for under six, and two hours for ages six to 18.
- The advisory notes international efforts like legislation in Australia and India, China's 'minor mode' program, and actions by the Los Angeles unified school district.
- Recent court findings have held Meta liable for misleading consumers and endangering children, and found Meta and Google negligent in social media addiction lawsuits.
- The HHS secretary emphasized that screen time encompasses the entire digital ecosystem and encouraged a focus on 'real life'.