Behind the screen: the dangers of excessive exposure for the youth

This week, we’re putting the focus on how France is handling screen addiction in kids. According to the latest figures, over 70% of 12 to 17 years old in France are in possession of a personal cellphone, the main culprit when it comes to screen dependency. For more on the workings and possible responses to “screen dependency disorder” we meet pediatrician Sylvie Dieu-Osika who is part of a collective of doctors fighting for the issue to become a priority for French authorities.