It’s the age-old debate — at what age should kids get a cellphone?

The downsides of too much screen time are well-documented, with increased anxiety , eye strain and poor attention span among the chief concerns. Plus, there are safety threats like cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content.

New research suggests the ages at which cellphones can be most harmful to youth health.

New research shows that getting a cellphone before a certain age could lead to an increased risk of obesity and depression. Xavier Lorenzo – stock.adobe.com

The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that those who had a cellphone before the age of 12 were more likely to develop depression, obesity and poor sleep habits compared to those who didn’t.

And the younger kids were when t

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