Advances in screen dependence disorder in preschool children / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

The adverse effects of prolonged screen exposure on infants, children, and adolescents have been confirmed by a growing number of studies.Without early detection and intervention, these adverse effects may persist throughout a child′s growth and development.The period of preschool is a critical time for children′s neurological development and the adverse neurological damage caused by heavy screen exposure during this period should be taken seriously.This paper introduces the current situation of children′s electronic screen use in China and abroad, the definition of screen dependency disorders, focuses on the specific effects of prolonged screen dependency on the neurological development of preschool children and its possible mechanisms, and discusses early intervention measures with evidence-based medicine, aiming to provide a reference for the scientific use of electronic screens in preschool children.