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Associations Between Screen Time Use and Health Outcomes Among US Teenagers

Description
Examines screen use and its correlation to health outcomes in teenagers aged 12 to 17. Utilizes self-reported data from the 2021–2023 National Health Interview Survey-Teen (NHIS-Teen) to analyze physical activity, sleep, weight, and mental health, further broken down by respondent demographics, including metro versus nonmetro location.
Author(s)
Benjamin Zablotsky, Amanda E. Ng, Lindsey I. Black, et al.
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 22
Date
07/2025
Tagged as
Children and youth · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention