{"id":701600,"date":"2025-12-01T23:16:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T20:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/having-a-cellphone-before-this-age-can-lead-to-obesity-depression\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T23:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T20:16:15","slug":"having-a-cellphone-before-this-age-can-lead-to-obesity-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/having-a-cellphone-before-this-age-can-lead-to-obesity-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Having a cellphone before this age can lead to obesity, depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26bb162e986\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26bb162e986\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/having-a-cellphone-before-this-age-can-lead-to-obesity-depression\/#%E2%80%9CHaving_a_cellphone_before_this_age_can_lead_to_obesity_depression%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Having a cellphone before this age can lead to obesity, depression&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHaving_a_cellphone_before_this_age_can_lead_to_obesity_depression%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Having a cellphone before this age can lead to obesity, depression&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s the age-old debate \u2014 at what age should kids get a cellphone?<\/p>\n<p>The downsides of too much screen time are well-documented, with increased anxiety, eye strain and poor attention span among the chief concerns. Plus, there are safety threats like\u00a0cyberbullying\u00a0and exposure to in<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriate content.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article-abstract\/doi\/10.1542\/peds.2025-072941\/205716\/Smartphone-Ownership-Age-of-Smartphone-Acquisition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New research suggests<\/a> the ages at which cellphones can be most harmful to youth health.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"37813110\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/young-group-people-using-mobile-113968036.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/young-group-people-using-mobile-113968036.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/young-group-people-using-mobile-113968036.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/young-group-people-using-mobile-113968036.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/young-group-people-using-mobile-113968036.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/young-group-people-using-mobile-113968036.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>New research shows that getting a cellphone before a certain age could lead to an increased risk of obesity and depression. <span class=\"credit\">Xavier Lorenzo \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that those who had a cellphone before the age of 12 were more likely to develop depression, obesity and poor sleep habits compared to those who didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>And the younger kids were when they got a phone, the greater the risk of obesity and insufficient sleep.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Researchers evaluated data from over 10,500 children who participated in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abcdstudy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study<\/a> \u2014 the most recent and largest long-term look at children\u2019s brain development.<\/p>\n<p>While the research doesn\u2019t prove that getting a phone at a young age directly causes these outcomes, the findings, along with previous studies, suggest it could lead to less <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a>ization, exercise and sleep.<\/p>\n<p>A <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleephealthjournal.org\/article\/S2352-7218(23)00034-7\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 study<\/a> found that of 11- and 12-year-olds who had an electronic device in their bedrooms, nearly 17% were buzzed awake by notifications.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 80% of children<\/a> between the ages of 11 and 17 don\u2019t get the recommended amount of daily physical activity, thanks in part to an increased fixation on screens. 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150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\"\/><figcaption>Kids who had a cellphone before the age of 12 had worse sleep and a greater chance of depression, the research found. <span class=\"credit\">Donald Pearsall \/ NY Post Design<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And since adolescence is an essential period for growth, these changes can have long-term effects on mental and physical health, according to researchers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you give your kid a phone, you need to think of it as something that is significant for the kid\u2019s health \u2014 and behave accordingly,\u201d Dr. Ran Barzilay, lead author of the study and a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia, told <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/12\/01\/well\/family\/early-smartphone-ownership-study.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>He pointed out that a \u201ckid at age 12 is very, very different than a kid at age 16.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/13\/health\/kids-smartphones-social-media-guidelines-wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A parent survey from October<\/a> found that most kids between 11 and 12 have a smartphone so their parents can quickly reach them.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, recent research is split on how much kids\u2019 cellphone use actually affects their health, with some studies finding only minimal impact.<\/p>\n<p>A <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/jcpp.13190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 review of studies<\/a> found an inconsistent relationship between adolescent cellphone use and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>A <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pediatrics.jmir.org\/2022\/4\/e40704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study from Stanford researchers<\/a> found that kids who got a phone before 11 didn\u2019t show higher rates of sleep problems, issues at school or depression symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>But more parents are opting to keep their kids away from phones to try to limit any negative effects.<\/p>\n<p>According to a 2024 survey, as many as 3 in 4 Gen Zers blame social media for worsening mental health, reporting that using popular apps left them feeling more anxious and stressed.<\/p>\n<p>While there\u2019s no \u201cright age\u201d to get your child a cellphone, some experts recommend evaluating <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/patient-care\/media-and-children\/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health\/qa-portal\/qa-portal-library\/qa-portal-library-questions\/appropriate-age-to-introduce-a-mobile-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phone readiness<\/a> on a case-by-case basis and determining how responsible and emotionally mature your kid is.<\/p>\n<p>Parents should also take note of their own screen time, as long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> use can negatively affect babies and toddlers, including their social behavior.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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