When television was introduced to a rural area of Fiji, researchers noticed an increase in:

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The introduction of television to a rural area in Fiji was associated with an increase in symptoms of eating disorders among the population. This phenomenon was observed as the exposure to Western media and its portrayal of thinness as an ideal body type influenced local perceptions and behaviors regarding body image and eating.

When Television Was Introduced to a Rural Area of Fiji