EDAW myth busting! #4
“Eating disorders only occur in the young people.” 60% respondents to a recent survey said they thought eating disorders predominantly affect young people.
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EDAW myth busting! #3
“Eating disorders are more prevalent in affluent societies.” This may be based on the assumption that someone would only deny themselves, binge or purge on food if they had enough.
EDAW myth busting! #1
“Eating disorders are a female problem.” This is a commonly held misconception based on the assumption that eating disorders are about vanity. Girls are subjected to pressure to look a certain way so surely only girls will suffer eating disorders?