Disparity in Treatment Seeking for Eating Disorders Among Minority Women
Despite experiencing eating disorders at rates similar to or higher than their White counterparts, Hispanic and African American women are significantly less likely to seek and participate in treatment for these conditions.
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Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment for Minority Women
A public health study in a large city finds that the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is slightly higher among African American women than among White women. However, data from all local eating disorder clinics shows that White women constitute a significantly larger percentage of patients receiving treatment. What is the most logical conclusion to draw from this discrepancy?