TITLE:
Biopsychosocial Review of Eating Disorders
AUTHORS:
Elizabeth Esbenshade, Alexandra Venegas
KEYWORDS:
Eating Disorders, Risk Factors, Etiology
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Psychiatry,
Vol.14 No.2,
February
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental
illnesses known to occur. Eating disorders directly cause 10,200 deaths each
year, which is one death every 52
minutes. About 9% of the global population is affected by eating disorders at some point during their lifetime. This paper aims to
provide a better understanding of the factors
that contribute to the onset of eating disorders. Specifically, we examine biological factors, such
as genetics, family history and the
neuroscience behind eating disorders; furthermore, we explore psychological
factors including other mental health conditions and their correlation,
personality traits and behavioral risk factors; lastly, we consider social
factors related to the onset of eating
disorders, such as childhood and social environment, the media, and demographic factors.