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Kids who have smartphones by age 12 face higher risk of depression, obesity: Study
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December 2, 2025
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1:26Now PlayingChildren who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
What's more, researchers found that the earlier a child received a smartphone, the greater their risk of developing these conditions.
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