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Pervasive media environment is a social problem shared by most of the countries around the world. Several studies have been performed to highlight the undesired effects of media on children. Some of these studies have focused on the time spent by children watching television, playing with computers or using mobile media devices while some others have tried to explain the associations between the obesity, postural abnormalities or psychological problems of children, and their media use. This article discusses the recent approaches to curb influence of media on children, and the importance of family media literacy education programs with particular relevance to developing countries.
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Karaagac, A.T. Undesirable effects of media on children: Why limitation is necessary?. Indian Pediatr 52, 469–471 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0657-3
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