Excessive television viewing in childhood and adolescence linked to poor adult health, The Lancet

Children and adolescents who consistently watch television for 2 hours or more a day are at an increased risk of being overweight, to smoke, and to have high cholesterol concentrations in early adulthood—substantial risk factors for long- term health problems in later life—conclude authors of a study from New Zealand in this week’s issue of THE LANCET

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