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S.F. s Lowell isn t the only selective school to come under fire. Here s a look at others across U.S.
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1of2Lowell High School is seen in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Feb 1, 2021. An effort to address a lack of diversity and address concerns over racist incidents led to the school board’s abrupt proposal this week to eliminate the selective admissions process in favor of a random lottery like the district’s other high schools.Marlena Sloss / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
2of2Lowell High School is seen in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Feb 1, 2021. An effort to address a lack of diversity and address concerns over racist incidents led to the school board’s abrupt proposal this week to eliminate the selective admissions process in favor of a random lottery like the district’s other high schools.Marlena Sloss / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Pandemic fueling a sharp rise in eating disorders, Bay Area experts say
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Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, another harrowing surge is seeing steep increases: eating disorders.
Over the past 10 months, eating disorders have increased dramatically nationwide, with the National Eating Disorders Association reporting a 78% increase to its helpline since March.
Locally, too, clinicians and programs are seeing unprecedented spikes. At UCSF, the number of those hospitalized has doubled since the pandemic began, and across the Bay Area, psychotherapists and other clinicians are struggling to keep up with a mounting need.
Eating disorders are illnesses that severely disrupt eating behaviors, and usually involve preoccupation with food and body weight. Without treatment, they can result in malnutrition, heart problems and other potentially fatal conditions.
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