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Girls who play with ultra-thin dolls more likely to have body issues, North East universities say
Research by North East experts say playing with ultra-thin dolls makes girls want a thinner body and might lead to eating disorders
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Playing with ultra-thin dolls could make girls as young as five want a thinner body, according to a report published today.
A new study involving an Irish doll maker found that girls who play with ultra-thin dolls end up wanting a thinner body size by the age of as young as five.