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New Delhi, Dec 8: Children who spend more than 30 minutes a day on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat may experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a new study tracking over 8,000 children aged 10 to 14.

The research, conducted by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Oregon Health & Science University in the US, examined the relationship between screen habits and symptoms associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Over a four-year period, the team followed 8,324 children aged 9–14 in the US, analysing time spent on social media, watching TV or videos, and playing video games. Screen time increased significantly with age — from about 30 minutes a day at age 9 to rough

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