%0 Journal Article
%T Biopsychosocial Review of Eating Disorders
%A Elizabeth Esbenshade
%A Alexandra Venegas
%J Open Journal of Psychiatry
%P 107-119
%@ 2161-7333
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojpsych.2024.142007
%X Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental
illnesses known to occur. Eating disorders directly cause 10,200 deaths each
year, which is one death<span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> <span>every 52
minutes. About 9% of the global population </span></span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">is</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> affected by eating</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> disorders at some point during their lifetime. This paper aims to
provide a better understanding <span>of the factors
that contribute to the onset of eating disorders.</span> <span>Specifically, we examine biological factors, such
as genetics, family history</span> and <span>the
neuroscience behind eating disorders; furthermore, we explore psycho</span>logical
factors including other mental health conditions and their correlation,
personality traits and behavioral risk factors; lastly, we consider social
factors <span>related to the onset of eating
disorders</span></span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">,</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> such as childhood and social</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> environment, the media, and demographic factors.</span></span></span>
%K Eating Disorders
%K Risk Factors
%K Etiology
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=131564