Quito Children Spend 5 Hours Daily on Screens, Contributing to Weight Gain
Un niño de ocho años llega a consulta con el colesterol de un adulto de 45. Triglicéridos disparados, hígado graso confirmado por ecografía, presión arterial elevada para su edad. No tiene ninguna enfermedad de base. Su rutina: varias horas frente a una pantalla, poca actividad física, mal sueño. La endocrinóloga pediatra Viviana González dice que este perfil ya no sorprende: llega a su consulta a edades cada vez más tempranas y con mayor severidad. Más noticias 9 de cada 10
A significant portion of children and adolescents in Quito are spending an average of five hours daily on screens for recreational purposes, exceeding international health recommendations. This extensive screen time is linked to an increased probability of overweight and obesity, with three out of ten young people already facing these issues. Pediatric endocrinologists are observing alarming health profiles, such as high cholesterol and fatty liver disease, in children at increasingly younger ages. The survey indicates that recreational screen use far outweighs educational screen time. This trend is identified as a growing public health concern in the city, necessitating interventions to promote healthier lifestyles.
This report highlights a critical public health issue in Quito, linking excessive screen time among children to rising rates of obesity and related health problems.
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