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Sociodemographic information was collected using a tailored proforma. Young\u2019s Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was employed to evaluate internet addiction, while Beck\u2019s Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck\u2019s Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were used to assess depression and anxiety, respectively. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire measured the quality of life.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the 4,057 adolescents surveyed, 41.2% exhibited mild internet addiction, 16.9% moderate and 1.5% severe internet addiction. The prevalence of internet addiction was significantly higher in males compared to females. A positive correlation was found between the IAT scores and the scores on BDI and BAI. Age, gender, educational level and depression emerged as significant factors associated with internet addiction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings highlight an increased prevalence of internet addiction among adolescents, which is linked to increased levels of depression, anxiety and a lower quality of life. 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