Risk factors for disordered weight control behaviors among Korean adolescents: Multilevel analysis of the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Yongjoo KimS Bryn AustinS V SubramanianJennifer Joanne ThomasKamryn T EddyDebra L FrankoRachel F RodgersIchiro Kawachi

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2018)

The findings suggest that DWCB are prevalent among Korean adolescents across age, sex, and socioeconomic status. Social contextual factors including school and familial environmental factors, as well as individual characteristics, should be considered when developing effective prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
mental health
body mass index
healthcare
early onset
cross sectional
weight loss