Question : COMPUTERS BLAMED FOR MEMORY LOSS

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(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item captioned `Blame Computers for Memory Loss` as reported in `times of India` dated February 6, 2001;

(b) if so, the facts thereof;

(c) whether controlled studies will be undertaken to study the matter and find remedies; and

(d) if so, the programme worked Minimum out therefor?

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): The problem of memory dysfunction is being recognized, however, its relation with use of computers has not yet been established.

(c) and (d): Do not arise.