Media Influences on Health

Media Influences on Health

The media—everything from television, radio, and film to games, advertising, and social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter—can have significant impacts on individual and population health. Exposure to media, especially among youth, may affect health behaviors such as substance use, sexual activity, and eating habits.

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