Sobrang Paggamit ng Gadgets, Isa sa Mga Sanhi ng Altapresyon sa mga Kabataan

With the rise of technology, more and more people nowadays are being reliant to gadgets. This is especially true for the younger population, who was born during the rise of high-tech machines such as computer and mobile phones.

That being said, it is not surprising why most youths are always clinging to their gadgets. It also pays to know that ever since mobile phones became the craze, the number of younger population who suffered from hyp3rtension also increased.

The statistics are becoming more and more worrisome, with children under the ages of 12 are already being diagnosed with high blood, as per GMA news.

This alarming news was backed up by Dr. Rafael Castillo, a council member of the International Society of Hypertension. According to Dr. Castillo, there is a major correlation between youth who are diagnosed with high blood and how much time they spend with their gadgets.

According to several studies, young people who are always hooked into their gadgets are more likely to have hypertension than those who regulate their gadget usage. According to Dr. Castillo, instead of being active, youth nowadays are more inclined to play in their phones.

In the long run, this unhealthy habit can take a toll on their body. In addition to that, consuming excessive processed meat and food also plays a large factor in being high blood.

To combat this, Dr. Castillo advised parents to always be wary of their child's gadget usage. As much as possible, limit their screen time and make sure that they stay active.

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