Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology practice

Paper 1 structured question: Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment

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Causes and prevention of health problems from IT use

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Preventing Health Problems from IT Devices

Health problems like back pain and vision issues can be caused by poor posture and prolonged screen exposure. Prevention includes good posture, ergonomic furniture, screen adjustments, and regular breaks.

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Describe two causes of back pain related to IT device use.
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Suggest two ways to reduce vision problems caused by using IT devices.
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