Social media addiction suspected among 7% of Japanese adolescents: survey

TOKYO - Seven percent of Japanese young people aged 10 to 19 are suspected to be "pathological users" of social media, according to a recent survey by a medical institute, suggesting they are too addicted to reduce their screen time.

The nationwide survey conducted by the National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center also found the figure for that age group was the highest.