Teenagers risk death in internet strangling craze
Online videos show children how to throttle each other in pursuit of highs
The Independent breaks a story about a dangerous craze amongst teens.
Children are posting videos on the internet showing them choking other youngsters to the point of collapse, in a craze that doctors warn has led to brain damage and death.
In one, a group of teenagers set out clear guidelines to the practice in an "instructional video", while in several others British voices can be heard.
The problem has been increasingly acknowledged in the United States, Canada and France but campaigners warn that Britain is turning a blind eye. The craze is spreading on the internet largely without the knowledge of adults.
This is disturbing, highly dangerous, very risky and the practice should be avoided at all costs," said Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners. The American Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned...
Teenagers risk death in internet strangling craze
Online videos show children how to throttle each other in pursuit of highs
The Independent breaks a story about a dangerous craze amongst teens.
Children are posting videos on the internet showing them choking other youngsters to the point of collapse, in a craze that doctors warn has led to brain damage and death.
In one, a group of teenagers set out clear guidelines to the practice in an "instructional video", while in several others British voices can be heard.
The problem has been increasingly acknowledged in the United States, Canada and France but campaigners warn that Britain is turning a blind eye. The craze is spreading on the internet largely without the knowledge of adults.
This is disturbing, highly dangerous, very risky and the practice should be avoided at all costs," said Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners. The American Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned...
Teenagers risk death in internet strangling craze