Screen Time and Health Impact among Preschool Children

Screen time has become common in this digital era where using computers, televisions (TV), smartphones and tablets has become a part of daily living, easy to access and serves as a platform for activity and entertainment especially among children. Although there are benefits to children using screens, there are also many drawbacks associated with prolonged screen use during childhood. These studies outline the effect of excessive screen exposure among preschool children that gives an impact to child development. It shows that excessive screen time causes an impact toward health, development and behaviour. However, it can be controlled by implementing strategies by maintaining a balanced lifestyle.