Public Health Ministry warns people against using mobile devices before sleep

The Ministry of Public Health has warned people that using mobile devices before going to bed could lead to diabetes and high blood pressure. against using mobile phones before going to bed as pokesperson of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has warned people against using a mobile phone before going to bed as it could cause diabetes and high blood pressure.

The Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, said exposure to blue light at night can be harmful to human health. The blue light can be emitted through digital devices, such as mobile phones and tablets.

Dr. Panpimol said exposure to blue light suppresses the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that influences circadian rhythms. Light at night can disrupt people’s sleep, while a lack of sleep increases the risk of become obese, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems.

She has advised people to refrain from using digital devices, such as cell phones, for at least one hour before going to bed and install an application that filters the blue light.

NNT

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