Teenage anxiety levels may help early identification of eating disorder risk

The new research conducted at the University of Bristol with UCL suggests that teenage girls who experience clinical levels of anxiety could be at greater risk of eating disorders. The research looked at anxiety disorder pathology and engagement with severe levels of fasting (not eating for a day).

The lead author of the study is Dr. Caitlin Lloyd, Senior Research Associate, Public Health, Bristol Medical School (PHS). The research i....