Almost half of brits say low body confidence impacts everyday lives

41% of women and 28% of men say body confidence impacts mental health

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Pressure from peers, social media and film and television, found to be top three contributors behind low body confidence

Almost half of the UK (44%), say they are not confident in their own body image, with many saying this impacts their love life, social life, mental health and even career progression, according to new research from leisure operator, Better. Better revealed, in a survey of 2,000 respondents by OnePoll, that 51% of women are not confident about their bodies compared to 36% of men. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group have been found to be the least confident age group, with pressure from peers, social media and film and television, found to be the top three contributors behind low body confidenc...

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