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Health Encyclopedia: Eating Disorders Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Many factors contribute to the risk of developing an eating disorder.

Age

Dating disorders occur most often in adolescents and young adults. However, new research finds that they are increasingly prevalent among young children. Eating disorders are more difficult to identify in young children because they are rarely suspected.

Age of Onset for Bulimia. A 2004 study of high school students in the United States found that about 25% of girls and 10% of boys followed abnormal eating and wei...

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...which can include psychologists, therapists, counselors or social workers. There are a few different types of medication currently prescribed for social anxiety:Antidepressants have been found to... Read more »

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Studies consistently report that all types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »

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...is essential for long-term recovery from all severe eating disorders. Depending on the severity and type of disorder, team members may include:Doctors specializing in relevant medical... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Causes

...the risk for a child developing anorexia nervosa at a younger age.Pregnancy complications, and the type of eating disorder they predict, include:Maternal anemia (anorexia)Maternal diabetes... Read more »

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