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The 'tech neck' time bomb: why 43 million young Americans could cripple U.S. health care within a generation

Medical professionals are raising alarms over tech neck caused by smartphone addiction. This condition is reportedly deforming the spines of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Experts suggest these trends could impact the U.S. health care system within a generation.

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New reports highlight the specific risk to Gen Z and Gen Alpha and the potential impact on 43 million young Americans.

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  1. Spine Experts Warn of Tech Neck Risk for Young Americans

    Medical professionals are raising alarms over tech neck caused by smartphone addiction. This condition is reportedly deforming the spines of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Experts suggest these trends could impact the U.S. health care system within a generation.

    What's confirmed:

    • Spine experts are calling for counteractive measures to address tech neck among young smartphone users.
    • Experts warn that tech neck is increasing among teenagers as screen time rises.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • 43 million young Americans could cripple U.S. health care within a generation due to tech neck.
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