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Researchers find three per cent of teens could be affected by Internet Gaming Disorder

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Too much video gaming can lead to behavioural issues Source: SBS News / SBS

Researchers found 15 male students and 9 females - out of 900 students at one NSW school - met the criteria for a gaming addiction.



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