BMC Pediatr September 2019 PMID 31484568

Smartphone addiction may be associated with adolescent hypertension: a cross-sectional study among junior school students in China.

Yunfei Zou, Ning Xia, Yunqing Zou, Zhen Chen, Yufeng Wen

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The social discussions reflect a moderate level of support and curiosity about the study, with posts like 'Smartphone addiction may be associated with adolescent hypertension' echoing the core findings. The tone is generally supportive with some calls for further research or public health attention, demonstrating a recognition of the study’s potential impact without deep technical analysis.

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Most discussions acknowledge the connection between smartphone addiction and adolescent hypertension, indicating general support for the research's findings.

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Participants show moderate interest, often referencing the study's implications or highlighting related health concerns, rather than deeply analyzing methodology.

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Posts often mention the study's significance or question how to address the issue, reflecting a thoughtful but surface-level engagement.

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The discussions suggest the study raises awareness about a potential emerging health risk, though they mostly focus on significance rather than detailed implications.

Abstract in brief

This study investigated the link between smartphone addiction and high blood pressure (hypertension) among junior school students in China, finding that both are quite common.
The research showed that factors like obesity, poor sleep quality, and smartphone addiction are independently related to hypertension in these students.
Overall, the study highlights that excessive smartphone use, along with other health issues like obesity and poor sleep, may contribute to rising hypertension rates among young students in China.

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Addressing Smartphone Addiction in Taiwanese Teenagers

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Addressing Smartphone Addiction in Taiwanese Teenagers

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Norma Guerra

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RT @drjosflynn: Smartphone addiction and Hypertension in Chinese children https://t.co/Q0DzNiacYq

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RT @drjosflynn: Smartphone addiction and Hypertension in Chinese children https://t.co/Q0DzNiacYq

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RT @drjosflynn: Smartphone addiction and Hypertension in Chinese children https://t.co/Q0DzNiacYq

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BMC Series

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A work published in #BMCPediatr suggested that smartphone addiction may be a new risk factor for high blood pressure in adolescents. https://t.co/ErnBGlbq98

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Smartphone addiction may be associated with adolescent hypertension: a cross-sectional study among junior school students in China.

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Addressing Smartphone Addiction in Taiwanese Teenagers

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