- The live-streamer Pan Xiaoting from China died after binge-eating 10kg of food, including cake, leading to a suspected stomach tear.
- Mukbang videos, where people eat large amounts of food on camera, have gained popularity in the West, with some creators risking their health for views.
- Some content creators, like Nikocado Avocado and Hungry Fat Chick, have amassed millions of followers by documenting unhealthy binge-eating habits.
- Overeating in mukbang videos can lead to severe health issues, including stomach rupture, cardiac arrest, and electrolyte imbalances.
- While mukbang videos may have started to combat loneliness, they have evolved into a harmful trend that glorifies self-harm and can reinforce unhealthy eating habits.
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Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery