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Research finds negative impacts of smartphone use on depression, obesity, and sleep in teens, implying potential risks to health.
Calling smartphone ownership a “rite of passage for youths,” researchers wanted to find out more about negative consequences in early adolescence. They found higher rates of depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep.
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