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A summary of risk factors and protective factors in eating disorders

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Given the increasing prevalence of eating disorders, a greater awareness of risk factors among clinicians is essential. This should enable appropriate screening for at-risk groups, reducing the risk of developing eating disorders and prompting individualised treatment programmes. The risk factors for eating disorders are multifactorial, and we will discuss factors under the following domains: demographic, biological and developmental, personal, psychological and sociocultural. Protective factors will also be discussed.

Source: Cutting Edge Psychiatry in Practice

DOI: 10.65031/csin5934

Authors: William Waugh, Ahad Jan, Carol Kan

Institution: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415156483