Age-specific effects of screen time on overweight/obese: a structural equation model of children and adolescents in Western Maharashtra, India

High screen time is a major modifiable risk factor for obesity among urban children and adolescents in Pune. Age-specific and family-centered interventions targeting reduced screen time and improved physical activity are urgently needed for effective obesity prevention and health promotion.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-01-02
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1682181
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Child Development and Digital Technology
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Age-specific effects of screen time on overweight/obese: a structural equation model of children and adolescents in Western Maharashtra, India

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Age-specific effects of screen time on overweight/obese: a structural equation model of children and adolescents in Western Maharashtra, India

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High screen time is a major modifiable risk factor for obesity among urban children and adolescents in Pune. Age-specific and family-centered interventions targeting reduced screen time and improved physical activity are urgently needed for effective obesity prevention and health promotion.

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