Assessment of the influence of electronic devices on the lifestyle and organism of adolescent children in modern conditions (literature review)

Abstract

Data from an analytical review on the impact of the use of electronic devices on the health and lifestyle of children and adolescents are presented. A key risk factor for the use of electronic devices and the Internet is the violation of the duration of screen time, which provokes functional and pathological disorders in the mental and physical health of minors, and the development of Internet addiction. Children and adolescents with developed Internet addiction and those who have been on the Internet for a long time change their lifestyle. In particular, the duration of stay in the fresh air is reduced, physical activity decreases and adynamia increases, unhealthy eating habits predominate in eating behavior, and the duration of sleep is reduced. These factors themselves can have a negative impact on health, and when combined with electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices, the negative effect is only aggravated. Therefore, studying the problem of ensuring a safe digital environment for minors is a popular task today.

Keywords

• electronic devices
• lifestyle
• health
• children and adolescents
• internet addiction