"Digital Health Dilemma: Unraveling the Unique Health Concerns of Generation Z"

Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has grown up in an era pronounced by unprecedented technological advancements. While the digital age has brought numerous benefits, it has also given rise to a distinctive set of health concerns for this tech-savvy generation. The specific health challenges faced by Generation Z on their physical and mental well-being.

Digital eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, and sedentary behaviour has become a common problem due to impact of  prolonged screen exposure. Despite being digital natives, Generation Z faces challenges related to physical inactivity and obesity. The sitting behaviours, increased screen time and the prevalence of obesity in this generation is found very commonly.

Next, when we talk about social media struggles, social media plays a critical role in the lives of Generation Z. The constant comparison is an emerging issue which include “likes and share” and increase and decrease in number of followers leads to distress between peer group. Cyberbullying is another emerging issue where the use of technology is to harras, threaten, embarras and target any person with bullying intent is done. And this gives a rise in levels of anxiety and depression.