Older people and eating disorders: not ‘just a teenager’s problem’

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For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we take a look at how a sometimes overlooked group are affected by these debilitating diseases.
SOURCE: Eating Disorders News From Medical News Today – Read entire story here.

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