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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to put warning labels on social media apps like it does cigarettes or alcohol, stating that social media poses a harm to the mental health of children and teens.
Studies show 95% of young people (13-17) are on social media:
- 46% of adolescents aged 13-17 said social media makes them feel worse about their body image.
- 32% said social media negatively affected their grades in school.
Children and adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
A recent survey showed that teenagers spend an average of 4 hours a day on social media. 46% of adolescents aged 13-17 said social media makes them feel worse about their body image. 32% said social media negatively affected their grades in school.
The recommendation is proposed by the current Surgeon General and requires congressional action and oversight.
Data shows cigarette and alcohol warning labels have been effective at behavior change but these were coupled with significant public health...
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