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A new study finds that children and adolescents around the world 22 percentHe showed that signs of eating disorder were observed in .
Compilation and analysis of 32 studies from 16 countries on eating disorders by experts, JAMA Pediatrics was published in the magazine.
EATING DISORDER MORE IN GIRLS
Child In the study, which found that 22 percent of adolescents and adolescents showed signs of eating disorders, this figure was higher among girls with a high body mass index and transitioning from adolescence to adulthood.
In the study, it was noted that children may hide their eating disorder symptoms or hesitate to seek help because they think it is embarrassing, and it was reported that children may not be fully treated for this reason.
Researcher at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain and author of the study, Dr. Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil said, “Eating disorder is a serious problem among children and adolescents. Early detection and intervention of this disease is very important to prevent long-term health problems.”
Stating that adults should be aware of the symptoms of eating disorders both in themselves and in their children, Lopez-Gil noted that behaviors such as weight obsession, strict dietary rules, and overeating may be among these symptoms.
Lopez-Gil emphasized that a specialist should be consulted as soon as the symptoms of eating disorders are seen in children, and that parents can support their children by explaining that this is not something to be ashamed of.
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