As South Africa marks Women’s Month, experts are warning of a growing "well-being" crisis. 
 
According to the World Health Organisation, up to 84% of females say, they're unhappy with their bodies. 
 
Now, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, combined with the relentless influence of social media is adding new fuel to an old fire. 
 
HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp reports:

As South Africa marks Women’s Month, experts are warning of a growing "well-being" crisis. According to the World Health Organisation, up to 84% of females say, they're unhappy with their bodies. Now, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, combined with the relentless influence of social media is adding new fuel to an old fire. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp reports:

As South Africa marks Women’s Month, experts are warning of a growing "well-being" crisis. 
 
According to the World Health Organisation, up to 84% of females say, they're unhappy with their bodies. 
 
Now, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, combined with the relentless influence of social media is adding new fuel to an old fire. 
 
HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp reports:

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