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Health anxiety has indeed emerged as a distinct modern social phenomenon.Fueled by constant health-related content on social media, pandemic aftermath, easy access to medical information (Dr. Google), and rising general anxiety levels in younger generations, health anxiety (formerly called hypochondria) has become markedly more prevalent and visible since around 2020.Surveys in multiple countries show 20–40% of adults now report experiencing significant health-related worry in the past year, with the sharpest increases among people aged 18–35.It is no longer just an individual psychological issue — it has evolved into a shared cultural experience amplified by digital environments.Related links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10132282/
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/health-anxiety-social-media
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230815-why-health-anxiety-is-surging
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