Effect of Screen Exposure is Linked to Weight Gain in Females

Authors

  • Shrini Awasthi Guest lecturer in Kushbhau Thakre University for Hospital Management, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • Swati Sharma Consultant Physiotherapist- Pandit JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/nnmhs.v4i6.610

Keywords:

Effect, screen, exposure, linked, weight, gain, females

Abstract

Obesity is slowly becoming a grave health concern. There are many reasons for weight gain in different age groups some of which are – physical inactivity, improper diet, stress, hectic schedule, improper or inadequate sleep, smoking, excess intake of tea and coffee, hormonal imbalances, cardiac issues, blood pressure, blood sugar imbalances etc. One very important factor that is contributing to rise of obesity nowadays is the increased use of gadgets like television, smart phone, tablet, laptop etc.

Author Biography

  • Shrini Awasthi, Guest lecturer in Kushbhau Thakre University for Hospital Management, Raipur, Chhattisgarh



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Published

2018-06-30

How to Cite

Awasthi, S., & Sharma, S. (2018). Effect of Screen Exposure is Linked to Weight Gain in Females. Journal of Advanced Research in Medical and Health Science (ISSN 2208-2425), 4(6), 01-03. https://doi.org/10.53555/nnmhs.v4i6.610