General Article TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests

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Researchers found exposure to certain videos on the platform also impacted body image satisfaction.

By Storm Newton

Exposure to certain videos on TikTok could put women at a higher risk of developing eating disorders, a study has suggested.

Researchers warned there must be ‘effective controls’ put in place on the platform to stop what they describe as ‘pro-anorexia’ content circulating, or risk users experiencing ‘detrimental consequences’.

For the study, some 273 female TikTok users aged 18 ...

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