Eating disorders are most commonly associated with women and young girls. But a recent study by Harvard researchers shows that eating disorders among men and boys may be more prevalent than previously thought.

"In the male population, adolescents and young adults are at greatest risk for eating disorders. Although the risk factors and signs of eating disorders are very similar in both males and females... the condition is more frequently overlooked and less likely to be diagnosed and treated in males. One reason for this is that most research, general information, and media attention is focused on the female patients with eating disorders."

Previously, it was estimated that eating disorders occurred ten times more often among women than men. The Harvard study, however, states that a ratio of 3-to-1 is more accurate. Read more at News.Nurse.com.

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