❓What do young people want from digital first health systems?
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Digital technology companies have a powerful role in the health ecosystem and are increasingly being given a platform to influence health policy. @who.int needs new rules to govern its engagement with Big Tech.
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

We are delighted to launch the first articles in our special issue on the Digital Determinants of Health, led by @louiseholly.bsky.social Ilona Kickbusch, @hannahpitt.bsky.social and Soe Yu Naing

"Health promotion and the digital determinants of health"

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DTH-Lab is looking for young researchers from LMICs to join our 2nd cohort of DTH-Lab Research Fellows.

Read the terms of references on our website: loom.ly/YCHg-_w

Last year, DTH-Lab analyzed policies to protect young people from online harms. We found limited involvement of health ministries.

The health sector must take a more proactive role in improving the safety and well-being of children in digital environments

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

In Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Nicholas Carah, Sandro Demaio, Ilona Kickbusch, Carmel Williams & I discuss the proposed social media ban for young people in Australia.

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Australia is planning to ban children under 16 from using social media.

As children spend more time in front of screens the negative effects on their health are becoming harder to ignore, but a ban will not automatically protect them, says @louiseholly.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/387/...

Social media isn't good for children but bans won't tackle the root causes of digital harms. I'm grateful to the @bmj.com for inviting me to share some thoughts on this issue.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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