Physical Health Issues
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, joint pain, heart disease, breathing conditions and sleep apnea
Mental Health
higher risk of anxiety, depression, disordered eating and low self esteem
Brain Development
impairments of executive function, reduces brain volume(targets hippocampus and frontal lobe) and increases risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Long-Term Consequences
linked to several cancers including cervical and kidney cancer, is the second leading cause of death in the US