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Disordered eating in sexual minority post-9/11 United States veterans.

Kelsey N SerierBrian N SmithZafra CooperDawne VogtKaren S Mitchell
Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2022)
Sexual minority individuals experience disparities in disordered eating; yet, this has not been explored in military veterans. This study found that disordered eating is a significant health concerns for veteran women and men, especially among those identifying as sexual minorities. More research is needed to explore why these disparities exist, such as the role of minority stress, in order to address the unique healthcare needs of these veterans.
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