University of Halabja Lecturer Presents Research on the Impact of Screens on Children's Health

On September 10–11, 2026, as part of international medical activities, the 8th Annual Medical Conference of the Kurdistan Pediatric Association was held in conjunction with the 44th Annual Conference of the Kurdistan Pediatric Association and the Union of Pediatric Societies of the Mediterranean and Middle East. The event brought together a significant number of physicians and child health specialists.

On the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Zana Baqi Najmaddin presented an important scientific study examining the impact of electronic screens on the physical and mental health of children in Halabja Governorate.

• Research Title: Digital screens and physical, mental health effects on children

• Research Objective: To highlight the risks of excessive electronic screen exposure (smartphones, tablets, and televisions) on children's physical growth, behavioral development, and psychological well-being in the modern era.