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Eating disorders in college students.

J A Provost1

  • 1Health and Counseling Services, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida.

Psychiatric Medicine
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Eating disorders pose significant risks to female college students' health. These conditions, often undiagnosed, can be exacerbated by college pressures and coping mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Eating disorders represent a substantial threat to the physical and mental well-being of female college students.
  • Many students enter college with undiagnosed or untreated eating disorders, indicated by poor dental health, amenorrhea, and weight fluctuations.

Observation:

  • Bulimia and bulimarexia are more prevalent in the 18-22 age group compared to anorexia, which typically has an earlier onset.
  • The college environment presents unique developmental pressures that can be challenging for some students, particularly those with pre-existing family pathology.

Findings:

  • Eating disorders serve as a coping mechanism for young women facing developmental challenges and stress.
  • The college experience can intensify existing eating disorders.

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Implications:

  • Early identification and intervention for eating disorders in college students are crucial.
  • Addressing the interplay between developmental pressures, coping strategies, and eating disorders is vital for student health.
  • Further research is needed to understand and mitigate the impact of college environments on eating disorder prevalence.