Eating disorder risks and psychopathological distress in Italian high school adolescents.

Valeria CalcaterraVittoria Carlotta MagenesMartina BassoVeronica ConteGiulia MaggioniSusanna RussoAnnalisa De SilvestriValentina FabianoElisabetta Agnese MarroccoPierangelo VeggiottiGian Vincenzo Zuccotti

Published in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2024)

a substantial prevalence of ED symptoms and psychological distress among high school adolescents were recorded. These conditions are interrelated, suggesting the importance of addressing them comprehensively. Early detection is essential to improve treatment outcomes and to implement preventive strategies.

Keyphrases

high school
young adults
physical activity
emergency department
sleep quality
risk factors
human health
risk assessment