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Person

Sarah Berry

Alternate Name:
Sarah D. Berry
Report

Effects of screen time on preschool health and development


The NZ Ministry of Social Development commissioned this research into screen usage in young children (24 months to 54 months). The report finds that only a very small percentage of young children are meeting the national screen-time guidelines for under-5s, resulting in short-term negative outcomes in areas including weight, attention and motor skills.

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