Toward Health Equity: Eating Disorder Considerations in Marginalized Racial and Ethnic Groups

This article explores eating disorders (EDs) across diverse racial and ethnic groups, emphasizing the importance of health equity through culturally competent care. It highlights shared risk factors such as body image pressures and interpersonal stress, while also addressing unique cultural influences, barriers to care, and the need for tailored interventions. The article discusses specific considerations for Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latine, and multiracial/multiethnic populations, emphasizing the importance of culturally-informed treatment approaches, community engagement, and addressing systemic disparities. Overall, it advocates for integrating cultural sensitivity and intersectionality into research and clinical practice to improve ED outcomes for marginalized groups.