Written by Posted by: Gen V. Caracena
Italian Vogue, the magazine par excellence that deals with and promotes aesthetics and beauty, openly expressed via online their strong position to stamp-out pro-anorexia or pro-eating disorders websites and blogs.
In their research, they found that these sites and blogs are abounding on the web that triggers the spreading of eating disorders phenomenon. These sites do not only promote eating disorders, but also drives young people to be competitive about their body image.
With this major health issue affecting the young people, Vogue Italia had initiated a petition calling for a legislation to close down pro-anorexia websites. To seek support to the petition, they have launched an online signature campaign.
The story of the face of anorexia Isabelle Caro, a French model who died at age 28 last November shocked the fashion industry after appearing naked in a controversial ad campaign “No Anorexia”. Her photograph showed her vertebrae and facial bones revealing under her skin.
Please read here the “SIGN THE PETITION” full text and take your stance about the issue. 
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