Young people in New Zealand have among the highest rates of screen use in the world, both at home and at school. It’s now widely accepted within scientific communities that, along with opportunities for learning, social connection and having fun, digital devices and internet access also present a risk of harm to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents, across numerous health areas.
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