UAE Doctors Warn of Tech Neck in Children as Summer Screen Time Surges
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Updated · Khaleej Times · Jul 19
UAE Doctors Warn of Tech Neck in Children as Summer Screen Time Surges
3 articles · Updated · Khaleej Times · Jul 19
Summary
UAE paediatricians warned that longer summer holiday screen use is driving more posture-related problems in children, including so-called tech neck tied to prolonged device use.
Doctors said parents should watch for warning signs linked to poor posture and spinal health as children spend more hours bent over phones, tablets and other screens.
The concern centers on summer routines, when school breaks can sharply increase daily device time and reduce movement, raising the risk of neck and back strain.
The warning adds to broader concerns that heavy screen exposure in children can carry physical costs alongside the better-known effects on sleep, attention and activity levels.