A diagnosis widely considered less serious than anorexia and bulimia—yet the most prevalent eating disorder globally—can inflict equally severe harm, according to a recent study.
This condition, often overlooked or underestimated in severity, shares many of the dangerous effects observed in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Despite its commonality, it is frequently misunderstood or dismissed because it lacks some of the more visible signs of these disorders.
Researchers found that individuals diagnosed with this less recognized eating disorder experience significant physical and psychological damage similar to those with anorexia and bulimia. The findings emphasize that the impact of all eating disorders warrants serious clinical attention and appropriate treatment approaches.
This study underscores that the less publicized eating disorder is just as damaging as anorexia and bulimia, highlighting the critical need for increased awareness and effective intervention.