Abuse, bullying, and discrimination as risk factors for Binge Eating Disorder

R. H. Striegel-Moore, Faith-Anne Dohm, K. M. Pike, D. E. Wilfley, C. G. Fairburn

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Abstract

This study examined whether sexual and physical abuse, bullying by peers, and ethnicity-based discrimination are associated with an increased risk for developing binge eating disorder in black women and in white women and whether any increase in risk is specific for the development of binge eating disorder.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry
Volume159
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2002

Disciplines

  • Education

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