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c/youshouldknow by u/a_gee_dizzle 3w ago

YSK: even modest increases in time spent outdoors significantly reduces a child's odds of developing short-sightedness

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As [one meta-analysis](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5599950/) put it:
> It’s estimated that an increase of one hour per day of outdoor time could reduce the occurrence of myopia in children by 45%.

Make sure your kids spend time outside, folks!
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