95% of teens at risk: 5 viral TikTok challenges sending US kids to hospitals, doctors sound alarm
A new analysis reveals nearly all US teens are exposed to dangerous social media challenges, leading to a surge in emergency room visits for poisoning and trauma. These "digitally transmitted injuries" are escalating, with some trends causing multiple deaths and hospitalisations. Experts urge greater parental awareness and platform accountability to protect young users from this growing public health crisis.
A new analysis reveals nearly all US teens are exposed to dangerous social media challenges, leading to a surge in emergency room visits for poisoning and trauma. These "digitally transmitted injuries" are escalating, with some trends causing multiple deaths and hospitalisations. Experts urge greater parental awareness and platform accountability to protect young users from this growing public health crisis.
