IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OF STUDENTS USING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

The article presents the results of assessing the impact of the digital learning environment and computer technologies on the health and lifestyle of adolescents. The study involved 986 adolescents aged 13-16, who were students in senior classes in Baku. It was found that during the day, students use more than two types of gadgets, with an average daily use of 4-4.5 hours. The duration of continuous use of gadgets was 2.5-3 hours, on the weekends and holidays – 5,5-6,0 hours. Prolonged use of gadgets by students leads to complaints: 21.4% of students noted complaints of headaches, 29.8%  burning sensation in the eyes, 10.2%  pain in the neck, 19.2%  dizziness, 19. 4%  pain, tingling and numbness in the hands. The prevalence of myopia of varying degrees in the studied adolescents was 39.8%, scoliosis at 42.6%, and kyphosis at 8.9%. By the end of lessons using digital devices, students' functional indicators of the central nervous system worsened. Failure to comply with hygienic requirements regarding the duration of gadget use, organization of breaks during visual work, and adequate illumination in the workspace in a hyperinformation society leads to an increase in asthenopic complaints, a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, vision impairment, and overall negative effects on adolescents' health and lifestyle.