When it comes to health, technology is making a big impact. Yet not all of it is positive. There are increasing signs that technologies like smartphones and social media are causing physical and mental health problems. Data suggests that technology use (and especially overuse) is linked to everything from developmental issues to increased accident risk to recurring headaches. These slides present a roundup of the science behind digital device use. The original research in this presentation comes from the Entefy article, "The world's love affair with technology is affecting health: 10 consequences of tech use and abuse."

1. 10 CONSEQUENCES
OF TECH USE AND ABUSE

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These slides provide insight into the unexpected ways
that digital device use (and abuse) can impact our brains,
behavior, and mental health.

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A new study shows liking social
media posts is associated with
reduced life satisfaction.
Source: https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/185/3/203/2915143

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In 2015, 3,477 additional
deaths were attributed
to distracted driving.
Source: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving

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One study found that rather
than fostering connection,
social media creates feelings
of social isolation.
Source: http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(17)30016-8/fulltext

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Excessive self-diagnosis
of health problems has a
name—cyberchondira—
and it costs the British health
system $500 billion annually.
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41176729

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Whether favorable or
unfavorable, comparing
ourselves to our peers
on social media has links
to depression.
Source: https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/jscp.2014.33.8.701

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For developing teens, hanging
out at the mall is healthier
than excessive screen time.
Source: https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/

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Danish scientists showed
that quitting social media
has almost immediate
health benefits.
Source: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2016.0259?journalCode=cyber&

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Dermatologists are studying
whether device screens can
impact the health of our skin.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/jun/01/lights-off-is-the-glare-from-your-computer-real-
ly-ageing-your-skin

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Too much time in front of
a screen causes tension
headaches and eye strain.
Source: http://mashable.com/2015/06/30/technology-migraines-headaches/#Y6Lk1pUKtaqu

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The question of whether
Internet addiction exists is
serious enough that the U.S.
National Institutes of Health
are investigating.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/29/us-addresses-internet-addiction-with-funded-research.html

14. 14ENTEFY 10 CONSEQUENCES OF TECH USE AND ABUSE
The original research in this presentation comes
from the Entefy article, “The world’s love affair with
technology is affecting health: 10 consequences of
tech use and abuse.”

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