Lancet series calls for global governance of digital media health risks

· Science

A three-paper series in The Lancet by 13 global experts argues that digital technologies as currently built and governed pose real health risks worldwide alongside genuine benefits. The authors call for coordinated governance of digital systems with health and online safety at the center.

Why it matters：As regulators worldwide debate online platform rules, this adds an authoritative scientific call to treat digital design and governance as a public health issue affecting young people.

Key points

  • Three-paper series authored by 13 global experts.
  • Argues digital technologies create real health risks, especially for young people.
  • Calls for coordinated governance of digital systems.

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