Eating Disorders Blog

According to an article appearing in the Jerusalem Post, recent studies have shown that young Israeli women and adolescents have one of the highest rates in the world of mistakenly thinking they are overweight. In a study conducted by Dr. Liat Koren and Dr. Rahel Magnesi of the Ariel University Center, 26 percent of respondents said that they view anorexia as "a way to find work, friends and social acceptance," while only 28 percent of respondents were aware of the dangers of anorexia. (Source: www.thecuttingedgenews.com)

Posted By: Aspen Education Group