The University of Oulu Aug 29 2025 Anorexia is a serious mental health disorder that typically begins during adolescence. A study, conducted by the Research Unit of Population Health and Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu, examined how anorexia in adolescence affects labor market position in adulthood compared with peers. Many mental health disorders have previously been linked to a weaker position in the labor market, but research evidence relating to anorexia has been very limited