Too much TV watching, video games and internet surfing makes children more likely to develop multiple health conditions such as obesity, U.S. researchers said.

Researchers compared 173 studies made since 1980 till to date to understand the reason that how electronic media cast effect on the children health.

The most studies, focused on TV but few looked for other electronic media as well. Most of the studies concluded that viewing of electronic media overall have adverse effects on health.

The studies give proves that children obsessed with media watching may get obese, start smoking and may involve in immature sexual activities than those who spend far less time in front of screen. Researcher also added, previous record also indicate the early drug and alcohol addiction and poor performance in class.