Smartphone addiction

Addiction to gadgets is increasing day by day among the youths and the adults are also not far behind. People, irrespective of their age, are often seen glued to their mobile phones. What is more horrifying is that many children are now fed while showing something on smartphones and many of them are spending the days using smartphones.

Undoubtedly, mobile phone has brought revolutionary changes in our life. But we must keep in mind that it has serious health issues, too. According to experts, smartphone addiction is as dangerous as drug addiction. A two-minute mobile call causes hyperactivity in children's brains, which lasts for around one hour.

Smartphone users are running the risk of getting obese as they have lesser physical activity. This can lead to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even premature death. This excessive use of smartphones does not teach people to think about life but keeps them away from thinking about life. So, parents should not give their children smartphones or make them habituated to these gadgets.

Mahedi Hasan Arnob

Department of Management

Govt. Titumir College, Dhaka

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