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Smoking is bad for one's health, a point noted on warning label s on every tobacco product sold in America. Many other products have warnings on the potential health hazards, and soon social media platforms could be forced to add a disclaimer as well., Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for a warning to parents about the hazards of social media to younger users.
"The surgeon general's call for a warning label is not surprising. Dr. Murthy has been critical of social media companies for a number of years," said Jason Mollica, lecturer in the School of Communication at James Madison University."Last year, he issued a public health advisory on social media and the effect on mental health."
There is an argument as to whether warning labels result in any meaningful action. People still smoke, while warning labels on media have tended to be largely ignored. Children still play M-rated video games, but Perry said there is still a difference between the ratings to an actual warning label.
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