Disabilities and Eating Disorders Frequently Co-Occur
Although it is still under-researched, evidence shows that disabilities and eating disorders often have an overlap, which creates compounded challenges in health, social, and economic outcomes.
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Disabilities and Eating Disorders Frequently Co-Occur
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