Background Risk factors represent a range of complex variables associated with the onset,
development, and course of eating disorders. Understanding these risk factors is vital for the …

Background Understanding of the epidemiology and health burden of eating disorders has
progressed significantly in the last 2 decades. It was considered one of seven key areas to …

Abstract Background Eating disorders (EDs) are potentially severe, complex, and life-
threatening illnesses. The mortality rate of EDs is significantly elevated compared to other …

Abstract Background Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychological disorders, with low
rates of detection and early intervention. They can lead to significant mental and physical …

Background The aim of this review was to summarize the literature to date regarding the
sociodemographic, environmental, and genetic correlates of eating disorders (EDs) in …

Significant advances have occurred regarding the understanding of etiologic processes that
give rise to eating disorders and the design and evaluation of efficacious prevention …

Background In this study, we examined perceptions regarding the causes of eating
disorders, both among those with eating disorders as well as those without. By …

Many pre-morbid risk factors for the development of eating disorders (eg low self-esteem,
high body dissatisfaction and maladaptive coping) also have an important function in the …

Anorexia and bulimia nervosa may have long-term effects on overall and reproductive
health. We studied predictors of self-reported eating disorders and associations with later …

ABSTRACT Background Eating disorders (EDs) lead to multiple psychiatric and somatic
complications and thus constitute a major public health concern. Objectives The aim of this …