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Indians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, averaging nearly five hours a day per person.
Indians spent 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, averaging five hours daily per person.
KEY POINTS
- Seventy percent of smartphone use in India is dedicated to social media, gaming, and short videos.
- Chronic blue light exposure from screens disrupts sleep, accelerating brain ageing and cognitive decline.
- Excessive screen time and poor sleep disrupt gut microbiome, lowering serotonin and increasing anxiety.
- Reducing screen time before bed and maintaining sleep schedules can reverse these negative health effects.
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