Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities. However, barriers to healthcare may prevent some racial and ethnic groups from receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Eating disorders ...

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent binge-eating episodes not followed by the regular use of compensatory behaviors. Research indicates a lifetime prevalence of 0.42 percent in ...