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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucas Cumiskey

DARK SECRETS: Screen time linked to increased odds of preteens developing ocd study - The Real Truth

PA Wire

Preteens who spend too much time glued to their screens have higher odds of developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a study has found.

Their odds of developing OCD over a two-year period increased by 13% for every hour they played video games and by 11% for every hour they watched videos.

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