http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnD3KKdv_P4
This video, posted by CBS, is from a segment done on the various health effects an increased exposure to media may have on children. Some of the effects the doctors mention are:
1. Obesity
2. Tobacco Use
3. Sexual Behavior
4. Drug Use
5. Alcohol Use
6. Low Academic Achievement
7. ADHD
It seems to me that it may be a bit extreme to claim that media alone can produce all of these things in children, however, it does seem feasible that prolonged exposure to different media could increase the likelihood of encountering these issues in children or teens.
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