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Study by UK Children's Group Warns of Effects of Too Much Media
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The Children's Society, a UK group established in 1881 with the goal of helping youth to have a happier and healthier childhood, has released the results of a new study, entitled "The Good Childhood Inquiry", which, in part, details its finindings of the effects of too much media. The study finds:

The more a child is exposed to TV and the internet the more materialistic they become, the worse they relate to their parents and the worse their mental health. The way firms are promoting sugary, salty high-fat foods to children is leading to rising levels of obesity. If current trends continue, by 2023 there will be a 54% rise in Type II diabetes and by 2051 life expectancy will fall five years.

According to the study, a UK child watches 17 hours of television per week and use the computer or play video games 4 hours per week.

To read more about the study's findings on this topic and to download the full version, visit the Children's Society's web site.
 
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