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Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged
BBC News Tuesday 13 October 2026, 08:22 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
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