Children Who Are Given a Smartphone Before Age 12 Have Higher Risk of Obesity and Depression, Study Finds
need to know Researchers find kids who own smartphones before age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity and sleep deprivation Study analyzed data from more than 10,500 participants in the largest U.S. study of child brain development Experts advise families to weigh risks and benefits, emphasizing monitoring children’s smartphone use and its impact on…