(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) In his data-based advocacy presentation Dr Hamden listed the benefits dangers and health hazards resulting from indiscriminate use of technology and devices.
New age children and youth use technology and devices four to five times over the recommended limits he said.
"Addiction to electronic devices leads to sleep deprivation obesity and psychological disorders. Sixty per cent of medical problems are related to sleep deprivation" Dr Hamden said.
Giving parents tips to manage e-devices he said "Media should never be a baby-sitter. Educate yourself on e-devices ensure its use is healthy set up no-technology zones use parental controls warn children about the risks and obtain their passwords." Campbell said "Technology can support a better future for children in education play and social contact. It is also important to protect them from the dangers technology presents." According to Gary Hayes Social Media Counts every 25 seconds there are globally at least 264 new blog posts; 245 members added on Facebook; 14699 tweets sent on Twitter; 293981 videos watched on YouTube; 72613488 emails sent globally; 587962 searches made on Google and 4832576 SMS's sent worldwide.
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