British Medical Academy Warns Social Media Poses Cigarette-Like Health Risks to Children

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in Britain has issued a statement comparing the health risks social media poses to children with those of smoking. The medical organization provided detailed analysis of social media's impact as part of its response to the British government's proposed measures aimed at protecting children online. The academy's position comes as lawmakers consider new regulations to address growing concerns about the effects of digital platforms on young people's mental and physical wellbeing.