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Demographic Risk Factors for Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa

While anorexia and bulimia nervosa can affect individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, the population most at risk tends to be White females residing in Western societies. Research also highlights that females aged 15 to 19 are particularly vulnerable.

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