CDC Reports More ER Visits For Eating Disorders During Pandemic, Colorado Doctor Shares Tips

By Shawna Khalifi, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – Health professionals are calling for more attention to a disorder which they say may have worsened during the pandemic. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week was recognized Feb. 21-27.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new numbers which show weekly emergency room visits doubled during the pandemic for girls ages 12 to 17. The CDC said the increase could be a sign of more distress for girls and young women during the pandemic, possibly triggered by lack of structure, emotional distress and even changes to which foods are available.

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