Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm before the 28th week of pregnancy who had more than two hours of screen time per day were more likely to have deficits in IQ, problem-solving skills, impulse control and attention, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study, conducted by Dr. Betty R. Vohr and colleagues, also found children who had a television or computer in their bedrooms were more likely to have problems with impulse control and paying attention.
Cognitive, behavioural problems in children born extremely preterm linked to high daily screen time
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High daily screen time linked to cognitive, behavioural problems in children born extremely preterm
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High screen-time may exacerbate cognitive, behavioral problems in children born extremely preterm
Among 6- and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm before the 28th week of pregnancy those who had more than two hours of screen time a day were more likely to have deficits in overall IQ, executive functioning (problem solving skills), impulse control and attention, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Similarly, those who had a television or computer in their bedrooms were more likely to have problems with impulse control and paying attention. The findings suggest that high amounts of screen time may exacerbate the cognitive deficits and behavioral problems common to children born extremely preterm.
High daily screen time linked to cognitive, behavioural problems in children born extremely preterm
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