Lice on the line for kids

CHILDREN who use smartphones are twice as likely to get head lice as those who don’t, according to a new study.

The British study found 62 per cent of children with a tablet or smartphone picked up head lice, compared with just 30 per cent of those who didn’t own technology.

Experts blame selfie culture for the increase, as groups of children huddle around phone and tablet screens to watch videos or take photos.

The close contact makes it easy for head lice to spread.