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Covid-19 Triggers Eating Disorders. Here is The Proof! Published April 29th, 2021 - 02:34 GMT
Eating food becomes a real problem for those who have anorexia nervosa or builimia (Shutterstock)
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Eating disorders thrive in isolation where fears can go unchallenged.
One of the many negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on our health is an alarming uptick in reported eating disorders, especially among children and teenagers. Warning: this article may include triggers.
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