Can Computer Usage Harm the Health of Your Teenager?
It is impossible to imagine a modern teenager without a computer, which causes concern for parents who firmly believe that devices are unhealthy and try to discourage their children from constantly “surfing the Internet.” This causes a lot of family conflicts. Can computer usage harm the health of a teenager? We look at some of the most popular fears and whether they are valid.
Dr. Mila
Electromagnetic radiation from a computer causes a variety of diseases
MYTH. Manufacturers of modern computers have determined that radiation from both the monitor and the system unit is minimal and comparable to a toaster. Is anyone afraid of a toaster? However, since a modern teenager spends much more time in front of a computer than in the kitchen, it is worth getting rid of outdated monitors, and when buying a new one, make sure ===that it meets the current security standards.
Sitting in front of a computer harms the spine
TRUTH. If you sit at the computer for 8 hours in a row, the load on your spine and back will be excessive. This is especially true for a growing teenager. Osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernias, scoliosis, and many other medical issues are the sad co...
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