British doctors warn that social media harms children, likening its dangers to smoking
The warning was issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
May 26, 2026
07:53 pm
What's the storySenior British doctors have warned that social media is as dangerous for children as smoking.
The warning was issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in a submission to UK government's consultation on protecting children online.
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say
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