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TikTok's #SkinnyTok Ban: The Unstoppable Surge of Unhealthy Eating Content
TL;DR
TikTok has banned the #SkinnyTok hashtag, yet unhealthy eating content remains rampant. This paradox raises alarms about the mental health of users, especially young people.
- SkinnyTok Ban: TikTok's efforts to curb unhealthy body image standards.
- Persistent Issues: Unhealthy eating habits still thrive on the platform.
- Expert Opinions: Social media's role in fueling eating disorders among youth.
- Body Positivity Movement: Questions about its effectiveness in combating harmful content.
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