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Spicy challenges on social media: 40% of poisonings linked to viral dares

Nearly 40% of calls to poison control centers for food intoxications involve spicy challenges.

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The fact

These dares, often replicated by teenagers, can lead to medical emergencies.

Health authorities warn about the risks of normalizing such practices.

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Why it matters

Cette tendance révèle les dangers sanitaires liés à la viralité des défis sur les réseaux sociaux, notamment chez les jeunes, et souligne le besoin de campagnes de sensibilisation ciblées.

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