Adult life Quote by Jocelyn K. Glei
““Survey data collected in 2008 suggested that adults collectively watched 9.8 billion hours of television over the course of a year. In further studies using actuarial tables, researchers determined that, for every hour of television watched by an adult over the age of twenty-five, that adult’s life expectancy was reduced by 21.8 minutes.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Fast Company, 2009
More TV watching shortens adult life expectancy by minutes per hour.
In simple terms: TV reduces lifespan per hour watched.
Key Takeaway
Limit TV time for health.
Themes
health
media consumption
longevity
Mood
cautious
informative
Type
health
educational
When to use this quote
- personal health planning
- public policy
- media literacy
Key Concepts
time use
public health
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are the underlying studies?
- What alternatives can replace TV time?
A Different Perspective
Causality may be influenced by confounding factors.
