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A survey reveals that most of the health issues faced by teenagers are related to excessive use of gadgets. You are concerned about this. Write a letter to the editor of ‘Navbharat Times’ in 120-150 words expressing your views on the topic. Offer solutions. You are Mala/Mohan of M. G. Road, Jhansi. You may use the cues given below.
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Gadgets And Health Problems
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उत्तर
M. G. Road,
Jhansi
25 April 2022
The Editor
Navbharat Times
Subject: Excessive use of Gadgets responsible for teenagers' health issues.
Sir,
I would like to voice my concern about the negative consequences of excessive gadget use on teenagers' health through the columns of your prestigious daily.
Technology has taken over every aspect of human life, the most visible being mobile phones, which have had a profound impact on the lives of all people, particularly young people. Though these devices provide us with everything at the touch of a button, they can also be hazardous to our health. Addiction to mobile phones has turned teenagers into couch potatoes and exposed them to undesirable content. The increased usage of cell phones has led to sleep loss, which can lead to obesity. Apart from that, it completely isolates them from society.
The easiest way to address this issue is to encourage outdoor activities such as gardening, walks with dogs, meeting with friends, and so on, as well as spending quality time with family. Children should take part in creative activities. They can be assigned varied chores to help them develop their minds. Furthermore, they must engage in regular activity.
I hope my letter will find a place in your newspaper.
Thank you,
Yours truly,
Mala
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