Excessive smartphone use increases self-reported auditory and vestibular symptoms
Emre Söylemez,
Mehmet Dağ,
Abdulkadir Ilgaz
et al.
Abstract:Summary
Background
With widespread smartphone use, there is growing concern about their potential impact on human health.
Objective
The effects of smartphone use on self-reported hearing ability, tinnitus, balance, falls, and anxiety level were investigated in this study.
Methods
This study included 682 participants who were divided into 2 groups: a high smartphone use (HSU) group and a low smartphone … Show more
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