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Screen exposure transforms young people’s health and relationships

By , based on Ahora EG

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Children and adolescents’ growing exposure to phones, social media, video games and educational platforms is transforming how they learn, communicate and build relationships. The World Health Organization is mentioned in the article, which reignites debate about the consequences of this digital environment for health and social life, according to Ahora EG.

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