Mobile Addiction: Ghaziabad Tragedy Sparks Dietitian's Warning on Kids' Health

• Three sisters in Ghaziabad committed suicide after mobile phone addiction and family restrictions, highlighting a societal warning.
• Dietitian Dr. Shivani Aswal states mobile addiction is a major problem, often starting when parents give phones to young children.
• Growing attraction to social media, online gaming, and Korean series can blur reality for children, impacting mental health.
• Addiction leads to poor diet, reliance on junk food, isolation, irritability, and withdrawal from family and social activities.
• Parents are advised to monitor screen time, address behavioral changes, ensure proper nutrition, and seek counseling if needed to prevent tragic outcomes.