Instagram vows to remove content that encourages eating disorders such as anorexia after being challenged by health secretary

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Instagram has agreed to remove content promoting eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia after being challenged by the Health Secretary | Steven_Swinford

Matt Hancock today hosted a round table with social media companies to discuss online harms including suicide, eating disorders and anti-vaccination messages.

 

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