Teens who watch these programs increase their level of health fears by as much as 10 percent, the study found, and girls are more affected than boys.
Labels: health, influences, TV
Posted By: Aspen Education Group
4 Troubled Teens Blog
Saturday, November 08, 2008
TV Medical Shows Raise Teens' Anxiety Levels
Teens who watch medical documentaries and medical dramas like "ER" on television are more likely to worry about their health, according to a Belgian study of 1,300 teens.
Teens who watch these programs increase their level of health fears by as much as 10 percent, the study found, and girls are more affected than boys.
Teens who watch these programs increase their level of health fears by as much as 10 percent, the study found, and girls are more affected than boys.