Poor body image makes girls less assertive and risks health, study finds

Majority of those dissatisfied with their figure will skip meals and avoid friends, the doctor and clubs, says global beauty report

A majority of girls with low body esteem will skip meals and avoid seeing friends and family, participating in extra-curricular activities or seeing a doctor, a large survey has found.

The research, based on interviews with 5,165 girls aged 10 to 17 in 14 countries, also found that more than half of girls with low body esteem struggle to be assertive.

We still have an enormous amount of work to do in helping girls develop the resilience they need

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