Who is really at risk of eating disorders? New UK study reveals overlooked groups

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By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Oct 13 2025 A major UK cohort study uncovers widespread eating disorder symptoms among diverse adolescents, exposing urgent gaps in recognition, cultural care, and long-held assumptions about who is truly at risk. Study: The Prevalence and Sociodemographic Correlates of Eating Disorder Symptoms in a Diverse School-Based Population Study . Image Credit: Jack_the_sparow / Shutterstock *Important notice: Preprints with The Lancet / SSRN

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