Researchers have recently found that bulimia is present among elementary schoolers. 15% of 215 children evaluated had made themselves vomit occasionally, “and about 13 percent had bulimic-like behaviors. Fifty-two percent of the children had been hospitalized at least once due to their eating problem, and 48 percent had been received outpatient treatment, the researchers said.” An eating disorder diagnosis is rare among children; many health professionals believe that eating disorders arise during or after adolescence. 23% of those in the study reported having been mocked or insulted about their appearance. Bullying often leads to mental health problems or behavior issues.
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