Exposure to Smartphones and Tablets, Physical Activity and Sleep in Children From 5 to 10 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Eliane Denise Araújo BacilMichael Pereira da SilvaRafael Vieira MartinsCristiane Galvão da CostaWagner de Campos

Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2024)

Children of 5 to 10 years who are more often exposed to smartphones and tablets are prone to have worse quality and quantity of sleep, as well as less practice of physical activity. Health promotion actions can be encouraged based on the results, aiming to reduce the use time of these devices and improve children's health and quality of life.

Keyphrases

physical activity
health promotion
young adults
healthcare
sleep quality
public health
body mass index
primary care
risk assessment
social media