Question: For which age group childrens, WHO has released new guidelines refraining them from watching screens?
(a) below 5 years
(b) above 3 years
(c) Between 5-10 years
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 24th April, 2019; World Health Organization has issued new guide lines for Children under five that they must spend less time sitting watching screens or restrained in prams and seats.
- According to WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; early childhood is a period of rapid development and a time when family lifestyle patterns can be adapted to boost health gains.
- The new guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age were developed by a WHO panel of experts.
- Experts assessed the effects on young children of inadequate sleep, and time spent sitting watching screens or restrained in chairs and prams. They also reviewed evidence around the benefits of increased activity levels.
- WHO experts emphasized that Improving physical activity, reducing sedentary time and ensuring quality sleep in young children will improve their physical, mental health and well being.