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"When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin,
teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel
like a fact.
The reality is that eating disorders affect people of all ages, body sizes,
cultures, races, sexes, genders and sexualities. In 2023, around 1.1 million
Australians (around 4.5% of the population) were living with an eating
disorder.
A growing body of evidence suggests LGBTQIA+ people are particularly vulnerable
to developing eating disorders. But we still need more research to understand
how and why they affect this group more.
Here’s what we know so far about LGBTQIA+ people’s higher risk – and what
treatment actually works for them."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
