From the Anglia Ruskin University press release:<\/p>\n
\nPeople with eating disorders are 12 times more likely to be preoccupied with perceived flaws in their physical appearance than those without<\/strong>, according to new research published in the journal\u00a0Eating and Weight Disorders<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nResearchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) surveyed more than 1,600 health club members recruited via social media. They found the number of people with body dysmorphic disorder — a mental condition marked by obsession with perceived flaws in appearance which are not noticed by others — was 12 times higher among people with suspected eating disorders.<\/p>\n
Around 30% of participants had indicated eating disorders, and the researchers noted that 76% of those people also suffered from body dysmorphia.<\/p>\n
The paper also found no significant associations between body dysmorphia, sexuality and social media use<\/strong>, although there was association with gender, with women being more likely to show symptoms of body dysmorphia.<\/p>\n
Lead author Mike Trott, PhD researcher in Sports Science at ARU, said: “Body dysmorphia<\/strong> can result in anxiety, stress and reduced quality of life<\/strong>. While sufferers of eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa, share similar traits to those with body dysmorphia, research into any correlation between the two is sparse.<\/p>\n
“Healthcare professionals working with people with body dysmorphia should screen them for eating disorders regularly, as this research shows a strong correlation between the two.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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