Kannur: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old girl from Kerala’s Kannur district lost her life due to severe health complications caused by extreme dieting. The teenager, reportedly influenced by online weight-loss plans, developed an intense fear of gaining weight and drastically reduced her food intake.
Family members revealed that she had been following unverified online diet trends, leading to severe malnutrition and health deterioration. Despite efforts to provide medical attention, her body was too weak to recover.
The incident has sparked concerns about the dangers of unregulated diet practices and the harmful influence of social media trends on young minds. Experts and health professionals urge parents and teenagers to seek scientifically backed weight-loss methods and consult medical professionals before making drastic lifestyle changes.
