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1Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatric Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India. munniray1@yahoo.com
Media significantly impacts child health, influencing behavior and development. This review examines media
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Media Studies
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Modern children's lives are dominated by media like TV, internet, and mobile phones.
- Media exposure presents both risks and benefits for cognitive, social, and behavioral development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on media's effects on child health in Western countries and India.
- To understand the dual nature of media influence on children.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research on media and child health.
- Analysis of studies from Western and Indian contexts.
Main Results:
- Media profoundly affects child health, linked to issues like violence, obesity, and substance use.
- Positive effects of media on child development and health are also acknowledged.
Conclusions:
- There is a need to leverage media's positive aspects while mitigating negative influences.
- Further research is required to understand and reverse detrimental media impacts on children.
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