Volume : 11, Issue : 1, JAN 2025

A REVIEW OF THE EATING DISORDERS AFFECTING YOUNG PEOPLE

DR. SANGITA KUMARI

Abstract

The psychological and physiological implications of eating disorders are significant, and young people are disproportionately affected by these conditions. Because of the effect it has on the person who is suffering and the people who care about them, it is simple to overlook. Eating disorders are among the most serious mental health issues that continue to plague people in today's society, both in terms of their prevalence and their mortality and morbidity rates. Anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder are the three forms of eating disorders that are most closely associated with one another. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is published by the American Psychiatric Association, the hallmarks of feeding and eating disorders are disturbances in eating or behaviour related to eating that cause changes in food consumption or absorption and significantly affect either physical health or psychosocial functioning. These disturbances can be caused by a variety of factors. Parents, guardians, and school personnel who want to assist children who are struggling with eating disorders need to have a thorough understanding of the warning signs and risk factors associated with the condition. A fundamental level of acquaintance with these diseases is present among the general population. This article covers a wide range of topics, including recent research on the origins and consequences of this disorder, screening and preventative initiatives, risk factors, diet, the responsibilities that primary care doctors play in patient treatment, the use of multidisciplinary teams, funding, and managed care.

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