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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research

Media devices in pre-school children: the recommendations of the Italian pediatric society

Authors: Elena Bozzola, Giulia Spina, Margherita Ruggiero, Luigi Memo, Rino Agostiniani, Mauro Bozzola, Giovanni Corsello, Alberto Villani

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Young children are too often exposed to mobile devices (MD) and most of them had their own device. The adverse effects of a early and prolonged exposure to digital technology on pre-school children has been described by several studies.
Aim of the study is to analyze the consequences of MD exposure in pre-school children.

Methods

We analyzed the documented effects of media exposure on children’s mental and physical health.

Results

According to recent studies, MD may interfere with learning, children development, well being, sleep, sight, listening, caregiver-child relationship.

Discussion

Pediatricians should be aware of both the beneficial and side effects of MD and give advice to the families, according to children’s age.

Conclusion

In according to literature, the Italian Pediatric Society suggest that the media device exposure in childhood should be modulated by supervisors.
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Metadata
Title
Media devices in pre-school children: the recommendations of the Italian pediatric society
Authors
Elena Bozzola
Giulia Spina
Margherita Ruggiero
Luigi Memo
Rino Agostiniani
Mauro Bozzola
Giovanni Corsello
Alberto Villani
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0508-7

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