April 6, 2007, Newsletter Issue #111: Causes of Anorexia: Sociocultural Factors

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Anorexia nervosa is a complex disorder with multiple causes that may be different for each person. Some theorists have pointed to sociocultural factors as potential causes for anorexia. Distorted body images and body dissatisfaction may be influenced by how weight is portrayed in the media, as well as our cultural values about women´s appearance.

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