Letter to Editor on "Impact of smart phone use on adolescence health in India"

TL;DR

This letter suggests improving research on smartphone use's impact on adolescent health by including hospitalized patients and genetic analysis.

Contribution

The paper proposes expanding study scope to hospitalized patients and incorporating genetic analysis.

Findings

Current research lacks consideration of hospitalized patients' screen time.

Genetic analysis could enhance understanding of smartphone use effects.

The study recommends prioritizing these aspects for future research.

Abstract

This letter to the editor with reference to Mahalakshmi et al. (2023) provides two additional views. In a tech-savvy
world study in this field is of importance yet there is a huge gap. Such study should also consider screen time engagement of
hospitalized patients given their predisposed physical condition in addition to student survey. Genetic analysis should also be
included along with the questionnaire and counselling-based surveys. Thus, considering the known study pipeline and focusing on the two
afore-mentioned aspects such research should be considered as a "High Priority" area.