Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts

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Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts

 

Campaigners have voiced concerns over the impact dietary advertising on social media has on young people / PA MEDIA

 

Instagram has announced stricter measures on posts related to weight loss products and cosmetic surgery.

 

Some posts will be hidden from under 18s while others promoting "miraculous" weight loss products will be removed.

 

There have been increasing concerns over the impact promoting diet products can have on young people.

 

Actor and body positivity activist Jameela Jamil said the move was a "huge win" in the fight against the diet and detox industry.

 

Full Story: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49746065