- Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression . . .
Children who own smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, a new study published Monday finds
- Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health . . .
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study
- A Smartphone Before Age 12 Could Carry Health Risks, Study Says
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics on Monday, found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did
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The authors found that odds of depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep were 31%, 40%, and 62% higher in 12-year-olds who owned a smartphone than those who didn’t They also found that the odds of obesity and insufficient sleep increased almost 10% for each additional year of owning a smartphone before age 12
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Giving your kid a smartphone before the age of 12 can lead to massive health problems, study finds Smartphone ownership in early adolescent years is tied to risk factors for heart disease
- Having a smartphone before age 12 could pose health risks to children . . .
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics on Dec 1, found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did not
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December 01, 2025 Kids who get smartphones before 12 have higher rates of depression, obesity and poor sleep New study by CHOP and Penn Medicine researchers underscores the need for teens to put
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