What patterns in the epidemiology of eating disorders suggest sociocultural influences on their development?
Answer:
The prevalence of eating disorders is higher in industrialized societies such as North America, Europe, and industrialized Asian countries. In the United States, the prevalence is higher in whites than blacks, those in higher socioeconomic groups, and women in jobs where slimness is valued. Eating disorders are also more frequent among groups who move into new areas where eating disorders exist, such as among Arabs and Asians who move to Western countries. Finally, in the United States, there are an increasing number of eating disorder cases among well-to-do African Americans.
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