Resumo (EN)
Objective – To verify self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms in children, adolescents and young smartphone users. Continued use of smartphones can lead to muscle pain and early injury. In this sense, health promotion is necessary for the awareness of the population. Methods – A cross-sectional study was carried out in private elementary, middle and high schools, in which 124 students aged 10 to 25 years participated in the sample. Data collection was performed through self-administered questionnaires covering analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Results – Results showed that the most prevalent symptoms were cervical pain with 52%, arms 23% and hands 36%. Conclusion – It was concluded that the excessive use of the smartphone may represent a Public Health problem, as they will continue to be used practically for a lifetime, being an alert to boost and foster discussions aimed at increasing health and quality of life.