We usually think of eating disorders in teenage girls, not middle-aged people. But, new research shows there’s a quiet epidemic there. Up to 30% of women in menopause or perimenopause suffer from disordered eating because of hormonal shifts, major life changes, and societal pressure to stay thin.
Doctors say women between 40 and 70 are seeking help more frequently, but most go undiagnosed or untreated. Untreated eating disorders later in life can lead to osteoporosis, arthritis, dental damage, and heart disease. Older women face serious health risks, often in silence, since society still thinks eating disorders are for kids. Spoiler: They don’t.
In Context: Since 2007, US children’s health has deteriorated
