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One in six young teenagers a victim of cyberbullying, WHO warns

A global WHO study published on 27 March 2024 showed that cyberbullying peaked around the age of 11 for boys and 13 for girls. One in eight adolescents admitted to cyberbullying others.  Getty Images via AFP - SPENCER PLATT

One in six children aged 11 to 15 was the victim of cyberbullying in 2022, a report published Wednesday by the World Health Organization has found. It warned the Covid pandemic had changed how teenagers treat each other.

The study, which spanned 44 countries, revealed that virtual forms of peer violence had become more prevalent during lockdowns. More school-aged children reported being cyberbullied compared to before the pandemic.

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