Psychiatric News (4/29) reported, “People who are homosexual, bisexual, or unsure of their sexual orientation are more likely than their heterosexual peers to have symptoms of an eating disorder,” researchers concluded in a study that “examined data from approximately 36,000 adults who participated in the 2012-2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III.” The study also revealed “differences in symptoms between men and women in this population.” The findings were published online April 25 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Related Links:
— “Symptoms of Eating Disorders More Common in Members of Sexual Minorities, Psychiatric News, April 29, 2022