What are the key risk and protective factors and how do they impact on the development of (or the risk of developing) an eating disorder?
A range of risk factors have been identified in the literature relating to the onset of eating disorders. Development of an eating disorder is multi-factorial and highly dependent on the individual. Understanding the range of risk factors and their potential contribution to onset of eating disorders is central to identifying at-risk groups and providing effective screening and prevention programs, as well as targeted treatment.
