July 2011. Volume 7. Number 2

In adolescents excessive Internet use appears to be associated with health problems

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Bélanger RE, Akre C, Berchtold A, Michaud PA. A U-shaped association between intensity of Internet use and adolescent health. Pediatrics. 2011;127:e330-5.
Reviewers: Rivas Fernández MÁ1, Buñuel Álvarez JC2.
1Hospital General de Cataluña. Sant Cugat del Vallés. Barcelona. España.
2Àrea Bàsica de Salut Girona-4. Institut Català de la Salut. Girona. España.
Correspondence: Mª Ángeles Rivas Fernández. Email: mayrivas5@gmail.com
Reception date: 08/04/2011
Acceptance date: 13/04/2011
Publication date: 20/04/2011

Abstract

Author's conclusions: the study provides evidence of a U-shaped relationship between intensity of Internet use and poorer mental health of adolescents (teens who do notuseInternetorteens with heavy Internet use). Regular Internet use is consiered a normative behavior without major health consequences.

Reviewers' commentary: teens are increasingly using the Internet. Excessive use is associated with poorer health. As a result, health professionals who care for young people should include questions on Internet use, related to the amount of time spent online and the use of the Internet.

How to cite this article

Rivas Fernández MÁ, Buñuel Álvarez JC. En adolescentes, el uso excesivo de Internet parece asociarse a a problemas de salud. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:38.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Bélanger RE, Akre C, Berchtold A, Michaud PA. A U-shaped association between intensity of Internet use and adolescent health. Pediatrics. 2011;127:e330-5.
Reviewers: Rivas Fernández MÁ1, Buñuel Álvarez JC2.
1Hospital General de Cataluña. Sant Cugat del Vallés. Barcelona. España.
2Àrea Bàsica de Salut Girona-4. Institut Català de la Salut. Girona. España.
Correspondence: Mª Ángeles Rivas Fernández. Email: mayrivas5@gmail.com
Reception date: 08/04/2011
Acceptance date: 13/04/2011
Publication date: 20/04/2011

How to cite this article

Rivas Fernández MÁ, Buñuel Álvarez JC. En adolescentes, el uso excesivo de Internet parece asociarse a a problemas de salud. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:38.

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