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flag Study finds most preteens use social media, linking underage use to mental health issues.

flag A study by the University of California, San Francisco, found that most 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms despite age restrictions. flag The research, involving over 10,000 children aged 11-15, revealed that 25% reported signs of addiction, and 6.3% hid their accounts from parents. flag Underage use was linked to depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors. flag Researchers urge policymakers to address this as a systemic issue and create measures to protect children online.

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