The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges warns that social media poses health risks comparable to tobacco for young people, with doctors reporting treating children weekly for mental distress linked to online content. The UK government's consultation on social media restrictions for under-16s closes Tuesday, with ministers having already pledged to introduce age or functionality restrictions by year's end.
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The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges warns that social media poses health risks comparable to tobacco for young people, with doctors reporting treating children weekly for mental distress linked to online content. The UK government's consultation on social media restrictions for under-16s closes Tuesday, with ministers having already pledged to introduce age or functionality restrictions by year's end.