Young people's health harmed by rise in social media and computer games, WHO warns

Children as young as 11 are spending increasing amounts of time on PCs, smartphones and tablets.

Young people's health harmed by rise in social media and computer games, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation is warning young people's health is being harmed by a dramatic rise in social media and computer games.

Data shows children as young as 11 are spending increasing amounts of time on PCs, smartphones and tablets.

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