Health hazards of using computers

1. HEALTH HAZARDS OF USING COMPUTERS
SUBMITTED BY,
SARANYA RAJ S
OPTIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE
KUCTE ADOOR

2. 1. Musculoskeletal Problems
2. Vision Problems
3. Repetitive Stress Injuries
4. Headaches
5. Obesity
6. Stress Disorders
7. Laptop Use Injuries
8. Sleeping Problems
9. Hearing Loss From Headphones
10. Increased Risk of Blood Clots

3. Musculoskeletal Problems
•Musculoskeletal disorders : It can range
from simple (but annoying) neck, wrist
or shoulder pains to more serious cases
like lumbago. They are generated by
staying in a bad position for hours :

4. 2. Vision Problems
•Computers are notorious for their bright lights, glare
and flickering images that can cause strain on your eyes.
•Finding that you constantly focusing on the screen with
delays in blinking can result in drying out your eyes.
3. Repetitive Stress Injuries
•You may notice pain in your neck, shoulders, or really
anywhere from the shoulders to your fingers related to
repetitive muscle use.
•Using the computer may cause you to use your muscles in
an odd way that may cause increased stiffness, pain, or
swelling in any of those areas.
•One of the most common conditions related to repetitive
use of your muscles when using the computer is carpal
tunnel syndrome.

5. 4. Headaches
•Headaches are common and may occur because
of the increased muscle tension or from pain in
the neck.
•Any vision problems, or continued strain on the
eyes can also cause headaches.
5. Obesity
•Prolonged use of computers may lead to an
overall sedentary lifestyle that lacks adequate
physical activity and/or exercise.
•In children prolonged use of computers, or
electronics in general, is a major contributing
factor to obesity.

6. 6. Stress Disorders
•Technology impacts our behaviors and emotions.
7. Laptop Use Injuries
•Laptops are designed for short periods of use for
those who do not have access to desktop
computer.
•In present day individuals choose to use laptops
over desktops more frequently, due to
convenience.
8. Sleeping Problems
•Artificial lighting that is given off from
computer screens can actually trick your
brain and suppress its release of
melatonin – the substance that assists
your sleeping patterns.

7. 9. Hearing Loss From Headphones
• Listening to audio with headphones on a
consistent basis and using a volume that is too
high can result in hearing impairment.
10. Increased Risk of Blood Clots
•Being immobile and not allowing your blood a
chance to get moving around your extremities
may cause it to pool, creating build-up of blood
cells that will eventually clot (or stick together)
due to not being able to be circulated around.