Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past three decades, with clear rise occurring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in screen exposure raises concerns about potential impacts on physical health, mental well-being, sleep, and development.

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Screen time among children and adolescents has increased over three decades – especially after COVID-19 pandemic

First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents.