As the general population begins to spend more and more time each year on the internet the probability of obtaining serious health problems and degrading the health of the environment is drastically increased. Mobile phones, video-game consoles, and computers all augment the chances of you contracting a detrimental health condition. According to news.menshealth.com, if you spend in excess of 10 hours per week on the computer you not only heighten your chances to contract many different health issues, but also you’ll start to lose connections with friends, family members, and neighbors. Some heath concerns that come with extensive use of the internet are Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), static posture, eye and vision problems, stress and depression, internet addiction. While all of these illnesses may not be physical, the mental health related problems, such as internet addiction, are of serious concern as well. To prevent these things from happening, one should consider decreasing his weekly usage of the computer and if that is not an option consider being on the internet in intervals. This will allow your body to relax and recover. Although, ergonomics, or the study of designing and positioning work environment and computer equipment in a healthy manner, has the sole aim of reducing these risks you should still take caution. In addition, many places such as Guiyu, China, discard tons of digital electronic devices and components each year with disregard to serious health and environmental hazards.
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