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'Thinspo' hashtags help drive rise in eating disorders

Parents have a key role to play in making young people more resilient to diet culture.

Eating disorders among young people are on the rise in Singapore. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY
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"Seventeen, female, current weight 54kg, goal weight 45kg, BMI 19.8."

Twitter user Jane (not her real name) was new to the community, she wrote, and looking for others to keep her accountable in her weight loss journey.

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