Screen time and childhood overweight/obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Fang, Kehong; Mu, Min; Liu, Kai; He, Yao

doi:10.1111/cch.12701

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“…A significant proportion of evidence-based reviews report higher risks of non-communicable diseases associated with screen time. For example, a meta-analysis of 16 studies found that the odds of overweight or obesity was 1.67 (95% CI: 1.48 -1.88, P < .0001) in children who had screen time ≥2 hours per day 28 . A doseresponse meta-analysis found linear associations between television viewing and type 2 diabetes and hypertension and a non-linear association with overweight or obesity among adult participants 29 .…”

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Digital screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic: a public health concern

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Due to the restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, different population groups have adapted to varying screen time levels, which may have profound implications on their physical and mental wellbeing. Several empirical studies included in this review reported a sudden upward change in screen time across different population groups. A higher number of people with increased screen time compared to their pre-pandemic state and prolonged duration of total screen time substantiates such assertions. The available evidence suggests that screen time is associated with obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, myopia, depression, sleep disorders, and several non-communicable diseases. This elevated burden of diseases is more prevalent among individuals who have sedentary lifestyles and other unhealthy behaviors that are likely to increase during quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. Hence, it is critical to assess the adverse health outcomes that may appear as long-term consequences of such behavior. Researchers and practitioners need to revisit the available guidelines and incorporate evidence-based interventions for preventing unhealthy screen time among the affected individuals. Such interventions may address harmful behaviors associated with screen time and promote active lifestyles that may improve health across populations during and after this pandemic.

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“…A recent meta-analysis indicated that screen time ≥2 h/day was associated with a higher risk of excessive body mass in children than screen time <2 h/day (odds ratio = 1.67). In order to prevent obesity in children and adolescents, lifestyle modification strategies should take into account screen time including total screen time, television/computer time, and smart phone use (65).…”

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Physical Activity in the Prevention of Childhood Obesity: The Position of the European Childhood Obesity Group and the European Academy of Pediatrics

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“…A major proportion of evidence-based reviews report higher risks of noncommunicable diseases associated with screen time. For example, a meta-analysis of 16 studies found that the odds of overweight or obesity was 1.67 (95% CI: 1.48 -1.88, P < .0001) in children who had screen time ≥2 hours per day (Fang, Mu, Liu, & He, 2019). A dose-response meta-analysis found linear associations between television viewing and type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and a non-linear association with overweight or obesity among adult participants (Guo et al, 2020).…”

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Digital screen time during COVID-19 pandemic: A public health concern

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The use of digital screens, including television, computers, mobile phones, and smart devices, can be associated with a wide range of health outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, different population groups may have been adapted to varying levels of screen time, which may have profound implications on their health and wellbeing. The available evidence suggests that screen time is associated with obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, myopia, depression, sleep disorders, and many other noncommunicable diseases. This elevated burden of diseases is prevalent among individuals who have sedentary lifestyles and other unhealthy behaviors that are likely to increase during quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. As several empirical studies have reported a rising trend of screen time during this pandemic, it is critical to assess the adverse health outcomes that may appear as its long-term consequences globally. Researchers and practitioners need to revisit the available guidelines and incorporate evidence-based interventions for preventing unhealthy screen time among the affected individuals. Such interventions may address not only unhealthy screen use behavior but also promote active lifestyles that may improve health across populations during and after this pandemic.

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Screen time and childhood overweight/obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Cited by 231 publications

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Digital screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic: a public health concern

Digital screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic: a public health concern

Physical Activity in the Prevention of Childhood Obesity: The Position of the European Childhood Obesity Group and the European Academy of Pediatrics

Digital screen time during COVID-19 pandemic: A public health concern

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