Study shows COVID-19 has wide-ranging effects on eating disorder concerns
Dr. Stephanie Setliff and alumna Katie Kittredge talk to Spectrum News about how the pandemic has affected those in recovery from eating disorders.
More than 30 million people in the U.S. have eating disorders, and for many COVID-19 has been a nightmare for them or for those in recovery.
A recent study from the International Journal of Eating Disorders found that symptoms worsened across the board for people with anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorders nationwide since the pandemic began. Among respondents, 62% of people with anorexia have experienced more severe restriction and food fear during the pandemic, while 30% of those with bulimia and binge-eating disorder reported experiencing more binge-eating episodes, and a greater urge to binge.
