China May Classify Internet Addiction as Clinical Condition
Posted 11-18-2008 at 04:45 AM by Kerry Finch
Growing concern about compulsive Web use by millions of people may lead China to become the first country to classify Internet addiction as a clinical condition. A new manual on Internet addiction may be adopted next year by the health ministry. The manual, created by Chinese psychologists, recognizes Internet addiction as similar to alcohol addiction or compulsive gambling.
With 253 million people using the Internet, China has the world's largest online population. In August, a Chinese official said about 10 percent of China's Internet users under the age of 18 (about 4 million people) were addicted to the Web, mainly to online games.
A recent poll found that 42 percent of Chinese youth felt addicted to the Web, compared to 18 percent of American youth.
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With 253 million people using the Internet, China has the world's largest online population. In August, a Chinese official said about 10 percent of China's Internet users under the age of 18 (about 4 million people) were addicted to the Web, mainly to online games.
A recent poll found that 42 percent of Chinese youth felt addicted to the Web, compared to 18 percent of American youth.
There are immense opportunities for selling information products to China - the guide in the SEO on sig will help you reap the rewards.
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