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Background: Adolescents increasingly rely on electronic devices, which are integral to daily life. Device usage among school pupils has surged, offering convenience, but posing risks to well-being. This study explores electronic gadget impact on physical health in high school students.Methodology: A cross-sectional study of 100 high school students used non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected via a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Over 29% of participants used devices for 5-6 hours daily, equating to a quarter of their time. Additionally, 23% spent 3-4 hours, 19% spent 7-8 hours, and 14% spent 1-2 hours daily on devices. 4% used devices for over 10 hours. High dependency was seen in 4%, moderate in 44%, and slight in 52%. Students using devices for more than 8 hours daily had more sleep disturbances (80%), headaches, and neck pain (60%), compared to fewer issues among 1-4-hour users. Heavy users also experienced more vision problems (53%), back pain (40%), hearing issues, obesity, and migraines. A significant positive correlation exists between gadget use duration and physical complaints (p
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