Why teens engage in deadly social media challenges like the 'choking game'
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The 'choking game' can have deadly outcomes, with roughly 10% of U.S. teenagers reportedly participating, yet the risks of injury and death are significant.
Challenges like the 'skull breaker challenge' and 'Tide Pod challenge' demonstrate a disturbing trend where social media perpetuates dangerous behaviors among adolescents.
Research from the CDC revealed that 82 children died while participating in the choking game, with most victims being males aged 13, indicating the perilous nature of these games.
Teenagers' vulnerability to hazardous games is heightened by peer pressure and the influence of social media, emphasizing the need for updated research into these risks.
Read at Fast Company
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