BRITISH DOCTORS BLAME THE MAGAZINES

British doctors blame women’s magazines for the increase in eating disorders amongst woman. They have made new studies that show that there is a connection between eating disorders and the imagery revealed in the media. The British Medical Association (BMA) blames the magazines and advertisement for the new increase in eating disorders among British woman. They also report that woman models are becoming thinner, and this is affecting the way a woman perceives the beauty of a woman. There is an estimation of 60 thousand people in Britain who suffer from unhealthy eating disorders. Doctor Vivienne Nathanson of the British Association wants to take action in changing the way woman feel about the perfect body. She believes the media has to drastically change so those women don’t have to feel pressured into dieting, or eating disorders. The BMA wants the magazines to portray a more realistic and healthier body image for woman of all ages. Editors and the London modeling agencies claim that by choosing skinnier, prettier models, they are providing a service for the customers. In my opinion, a change for magazines in what they showcase would be something positive for young woman of our day.

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