August 15, 2025BMC MedicineOpen Access

The burden of eating disorder risk in Chinese adolescents: prevalence, multilevel correlates, and psychosocial differences in a national study

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Cross-sectional study shows 21.18% prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents in China, indicating psychosocial and socioeconomic influences.

The prevalence of probable eating disorders is 21.18%, significantly impacting adolescents' psychosocial functioning.
Female gender, higher BMI, and increased mobile phone use are all associated with a higher risk of eating disorders.
Cross-sectional data were collected from over 41,000 adolescents across diverse regions in China using the SCOFF questionnaire.
These findings underscore the necessity for targeted interventions addressing the multifaceted nature of eating disorders in China.

Bao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study shows 21.18% prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents in China, indicating psychosocial and socioeconomic influences.