Introduction
The adoption of technology has really been good to the system but on the other hand it has lead to the cause of some health challenge.
Negative impact of technology.
Thousands of people on daily basis spend a lot of time in their devices either laptop or smartphone, some are on work purpose while some are for pleasure, relationship has suffer because there is no verbal or physical interaction within friends and family.
The adoption of technology didn't stop at that , due to overly spending time on the screen some have developed eye problem known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) some have developed posture challenges known as Musculoskeletal issues, some has become infertile just because of excessive use of devices.
Due to spending much time on the screen have developed head forward postural issue which has caused spinal cord problem for them, some has also develop round shoulder and many other postural challenges.
Some have developed serious back pain due to sitting for a long time at work in the front of computer.
Some has lost their sleep, am one of those people who lost their sleep due to excessive use of Smartphone.
Excessive use of device can lead to being physically inactive and lazy and this can affect both the emotional and mental wellbeing of such user and has resulted to obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, premature death.
Some has developed ear problem due to excessive use of earphones or headsets.
Due to excessive use of social media some have developed what is known as Narcissism which is the act of getting angry over Minor issues like peoples comment or profile pictures.
Because if technology many people today especially the youth has isolated themselves just because they want more time for themselves alone with their devices and this has lead to increased rate of depression, anxiety and some have even gotten to the point of commiting suicide.
Effects in children
Excessive use of technological tools causes a lot of problems for children , they develop low academic performance, lack of attention,they develop low creativity, they experiencedelays in language development, they also experience delay in social and emotional development they might become physical inactivity and obesity and so many other problems
conclusion
To avoid all this negative effect to the health it is very important to put the use of technology to its place, always make out time to rest, take a break from the screen , walk around and engage in posture exercises, this will really help.
I hope this article was helpful.