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Effects of smartphone addiction on children's lung function
Asma Alonazi1, Waleed Almutairi2, Gurinder Bains3
1Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Smartphone addiction in children is linked to poorer posture and reduced lung function. Educating youth on proper smartphone use is crucial for their health.
Area of Science:
- Investigates the intersection of digital technology use and adolescent physical health.
- Focuses on pediatric respiratory health and postural mechanics.
- Examines the physiological impacts of prolonged screen time on young individuals.
Background:
- Increasing smartphone prevalence correlates with prolonged neck flexion and detrimental postural changes.
- Adolescent posture, particularly craniovertebral angle (CVA), may be affected by excessive smartphone use.
- Potential impacts on lung function metrics due to altered posture warrant investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare craniovertebral angle (CVA) and lung function between smartphone-addicted and non-addicted children (8-13 years).
- To assess gender-specific differences in postural and respiratory outcomes related to smartphone addiction.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 50 children (24 boys, 26 girls) aged 8-13 years.
- Participants categorized into addicted and non-addicted groups using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV).
- Measured outcomes included CVA, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF), maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV), maximum inspiratory pressures (PImax), and maximum expiratory pressures (PEmax).
Main Results:
- Smartphone-addicted children exhibited significantly lower mean CVA compared to non-addicted peers in both boys and girls.
- Addicted boys showed significantly reduced mean FVC, FEV1, and FEV6.
- Addicted girls demonstrated significantly lower PImax compared to non-addicted girls.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone addiction, as indicated by SAS-SV scores, is associated with diminished CVA and impaired lung function in children.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted education on maintaining proper posture during smartphone use.
- Interventions promoting healthy digital habits are essential for preserving children's postural and respiratory health.
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