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Social media is as harmful to young people as smoking.

HealthcareTechnologyYouth IssuesMay 26, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses concerns raised by top doctors about the dangers of social media for young people, comparing it to smoking. The posts highlight a public health issue related to the impact of social media on youth behavior and well-being.

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Social media is as harmful to young people as smoking.
Parent: Public HealthEntity: Social MediaImpact: negativeDate: May 26, 2026Target: Social media's impact on young people's health

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Social media as dangerous for young people as smoking, top doctors warn https://www.itv.com/news/2026-05-26/social-media-as-dangerous-for-young-people-as-smoking-top-doctors-warn?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into UK Government @uk-government-FlipboardUK
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Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7r9gqp6jo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @news-thenewsdesk
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