Dose–response association of screen time-based sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents and depression: a meta-analysis of observational studies

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the relationship between screen time-based sedentary behavior and the risk of depression in children and adolescents.
• Conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies
• Focused on the dose-response relationship between screen time and depression
• Included children and adolescents as study populations.
• Increased screen time is associated with higher depression risk in a non-linear manner.
• Specific metrics regarding the strength of the association are highlighted as part of the findings.