Most people can’t make it through a meal without checking their mobile phones, new research from YouGov has found.

According to a survey of more than 2,000 people 55 per cent said they checked their phone during dinner, while 53 per cent said they look at their phone even when dining out with friends or family.

Such is our addiction to our mobile devices that more than half (54 per cent) said they could not go more than two days without their phone before it bothered them, and one in five said they couldn’t cope being without their phone for four hours.

In a bid to tackle the growing addiction to electronic devices a number of national campaigns, such as Scroll Free September, were launched to help users cut down on their mobile device use and raise awareness on the addictive nature of electronic devices.

Both Google and Apple have responded to the growing debate about the impact of mobile phone use on public health by introducing usage tracking tools features to their devices in an effort to improve digital well-being.

Last month Apple launched a new feature on iPhones and iPads designed to limit screen time, especially in children.