Is screen time safe for children?

Chief medical officers issue eight-point guide for parents

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The time children spend staring at screens is a constant source of worry for parents, amid fears that smartphones and computers can damage mental and physical health.

The UK’s chief medical officers, who advise the government on health, have looked at the existing scientific evidence and published their conclusions.

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