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A Pediatrics study of 10,500 kids finds earlier phone ownership raises mental and physical health risks by about 10% per year. Experts recommend delaying use.
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  • December 1, 2025

Kids under 12 with smartphones face higher risk of depression, obesity: Study

A Pediatrics study of 10,500 kids finds earlier phone ownership raises mental and physical health risks by about 10% per year. Experts recommend delaying use.

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