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Eating disorders found to be more common in teens from low socioeconomic backgrounds
Teenagers from households with lower incomes and lower levels of education are more likely to have an eating disorder, a new study co-led by UCL researchers finds.
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A new study co‑led by UCL researchers found that teenagers from households with lower incomes and lower levels of education are more likely to have an eating disorder. The research, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, reviewed data from 51 studies involving 26,174 adolescents across North America, Europe, and Australia. The analysis was conducted in collaboration with researchers at Copenhagen University Hospital.
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