64% of preschoolers spend over 30 minutes on screens
About 64% of preschool children in Sri Lanka spend more than 30 minutes a day on mobile phones, tablets or computers, Health Ministry Secretary Anil Jasinghe said on Thursday. He said the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that young children spend less than 30 minutes a day using digital screens. A Health Ministry survey has […]
According to a Health Ministry survey in Sri Lanka, approximately 64% of preschool children spend over 30 minutes a day on screens, surpassing the World Health Organization's recommended limit. The survey also revealed that 43% of these young children eat their meals while watching screens, raising concerns about caregiving practices. The Health Ministry has responded to these findings by introducing a health promotion programme and guidelines for preschool children.
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