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Survey of children aged 0 to 11 in the Netherlands and Spain: even under-twos use mobile devices

October 23, 2026 (EMFS)
Oct 1, 2026 (original)
Source: Bioelectromagnetics
Source category: Research
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Researchers in the Netherlands, Spain and France, writing in the journal Bioelectromagnetics, asked parents what children aged 0 to 11 actually do on smartphones, tablets and laptops, across two Dutch surveys and one Spanish, noting that such usage data is scarce despite its relevance for exposure and health policy. Even children under two were reported doing some activity, usually calling or video streaming, activity peaked at ages 9 to 11, and a cluster analysis suggests gender differences may exist already before age two. The authors say the results can inform future studies and policy on long-term effects of mobile device exposure.

Quotes

"Results show that even young children (0-2 years old) perform some activity, usually calling or video streaming."

— Ariccio et al.

"Cluster analysis shows that gender differences may already exist in the 0-2 years old range, with girls performing more calling activities than boys."

— Ariccio et al.

"These results can inform future studies and policy making on long-term effects of mobile devices exposure and on psychological and mental health."

— Ariccio et al.

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Mobile Device Use in Children Aged 0-11 Years-Surveys in the Netherlands and Spain pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

📄 Underlying Research

Mobile Device Use in Children Aged 0-11 Years-Surveys in the Netherlands and Spain

Ariccio S, Cserbik D, de Llobet Viladoms P, Knijff M, Tavner B, Draetta L, Cardis E, Guxens M, Huss A (2026) Bioelectromagnetics Journal Level 1ⓘ

🔗 DOI 📚 PubMed

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