The ignored role of disadvantage in eating disorders.

The misconception that eating disorders are conditions of affluence has shaped research and public understanding for decades. Here, we highlight links between socioeconomic disadvantage and eating disorder risk. With prevailing stereotypes discredited, we argue that considering disadvantage as a key eating disorder risk factor will advance science and reduce disparities.
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