Many medical experts have categorised eating disorders as a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits. For some, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if proper steps are not taken. Eating disorder statistics worldwideAccording to singlecare.com, some leading indicators include the following:Global eating disorder prevalence increased from 3.4% to 7.8% between 2000 and 2018. Japan has the highest prevalence of eating disorders in Asia, followed by Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. Common types of eating disorders include the following:Bulimia nervosa: Symptoms include purging, taking laxatives, exercising, or fasting to avoid weight gain after excessive eating.

Source: Bangkok Post November 13, 2020 09:33 UTC