The unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?

In New Zealand, the prevalence of eating disorders has risen over the past decade, with social media identified as a significant contributing factor. Individuals like Rose have experienced detrimental effects from platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where exposure to idealized body images and diet culture has exacerbated their struggles with body image and disordered eating.

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