Why are young women at the greatest risk of suffering from an eating disorder?

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Why are young women at the greatest risk of suffering from an eating disorder?

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Eating disorders can affect of all ages, races, gender. They are more found in teenagers and young adults as they are going through the process of growing and maturation. 

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