The Children's Commissioner of England has warned that a significant number of children and young people are being exposed to online promotion of weight loss drugs, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. A report based on focus groups and a survey of 2000 individuals aged 13-17 found that four in 10 had seen such content online, and nearly one in 10 may have purchased or used non-prescription weight loss pills they had encountered through these online promotions. The report highlights the concerning prevalence of this issue and the potential risks it poses to young people's health and wellbeing.
Children relentlessly exposed to weight loss drug promotion online, commissioner warns
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