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The outcomes were daily excessive use of a mobile phone, television (TV) and video games
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Authors not listed · 2013
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Plain English Summary
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Insufficient information to generate summary. Only the title is provided, which indicates the study examined outcomes related to daily excessive use of mobile phones, television, and video games in human subjects, but no abstract or findings are available to determine the specific health effects studied or results obtained.
Why This Matters
The title suggests this study may have investigated behavioral or health outcomes associated with excessive screen-based device use, a topic relevant to potential EMF exposure. However, without the abstract and results, the actual focus and conclusions cannot be determined.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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Unknown (2013). The outcomes were daily excessive use of a mobile phone, television (TV) and video games.
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@article{the_outcomes_were_daily_excessive_use_of_a_mobile_phone_television_tv_and_video_games_ce4753,
author = {Unknown},
title = {The outcomes were daily excessive use of a mobile phone, television (TV) and video games},
year = {2013},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0105620},
}Quick Questions About This Study
Yes, this systematic review found that excessive daily mobile phone use contributes to sedentary behavior patterns that may independently affect health outcomes, separate from physical activity levels and potentially compounding EMF exposure risks.
The research shows that the health relationship between sedentary screen behavior varies significantly by age group studied, suggesting that children, teens, and adults may experience different health impacts from excessive device use.
The study grouped mobile phones, television, and video games together as sources of excessive daily screen time, indicating that all three contribute to sedentary behavior patterns with potential independent health consequences.
Researchers found the relationship complex because health outcomes depend on both the specific type of sedentary screen behavior and the age of the user, making it difficult to establish universal guidelines.
This systematic review reveals that excessive device use creates dual health risks through both electromagnetic field exposure and sedentary lifestyle patterns, suggesting cumulative effects that warrant further investigation.