Rapunzel has probably had her hair follicles completely destroyed after she hoisted both witches and princes with her long hair. Severe hair wear can indeed lead to traction alopecia, say Dutch researchers who have looked closely at the health of the Disney princesses.
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Snow White who has been kept isolated by his mean stepmother since childhood runs an increased risk of depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease precisely because of it. Also, ending up in a long-term coma after eating a poisoned apple does not directly provide any health benefits, according to the researchers.
The analysis is published in the scientific journal BMJ’s annual Christmas issue known for containing research of the lighter kind.
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The tiger becomes a death trap
Even the princess Jasmine from Aladdin is the victim of an upbringing in social isolation. Her pet the tiger Rajah does provide companionship but also exposes her to zoonoses – infections that can spread from animals to humans. Not to mention the death trap an adult tiger can become.
Cinderella’s constant exposure to dust and ash, plus the silver glitter sprinkled around her by the good fairy, makes it likely that she will develop lung cancer or another lung disease.
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Pocahontas lives dangerously
Pocahontas, in turn, is exposed to completely different risks when, in her fight to bring peace between indigenous people and settlers, she jumps from a high cliff. The researchers estimate that the rock is 252 meters high, that she weighs 62 kilograms, is 1.62 meters tall and falls in nine seconds. According to their calculations, she’s lucky if she survives extensive fractures.
The researchers urge Disney to think about the characters’ well-being and give them the tools to start healthier and safer lives.
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