An increasing number of young people are developing a condition, unique to modern society, that is dubbed¹ 'Gameboy Back'.

 

越来越多的年轻人开始患上一种现代社会独有的病症，叫做“游戏背”。

 

The modern phenomenon, which causes curvature of the spine² and sometimes herniated (slipped) discs, is a result of children sitting hunched³ over games consoles and smartphones for hours on end. The problem is particularly prevalent in eight to 18-year-olds.

 

这种现代病症是孩子们长时间弓着身子玩游戏或玩手机造成的，会导致脊柱弯曲，有时会引发椎间盘突出。这种现象在8到18岁的青少年当中尤为常见。

 

However, a ban on such devices is not required. Instead more attention needs to be paid to correct posture⁴.

 

不过，要解决这一问题不是要禁用这一类设备，而是要多多注意平时的坐姿。

 

The last time such symptoms were observed was more than 100 years ago, when child labor⁵ was common in Europe. In those days, kids got weak back from child labor, now they're getting it from these devices. (Source: Mail Online)

 

100多年前童工在欧洲很普遍的时期，青少年中曾出现过类似的症状。那时候，孩子们的后背不好是因为繁重的劳动，而现在却是因为这些电子设备。

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