Is anorexia more (or less) common in different cultures?

Yes it IS prevalent in third world countries. It's been documented. These studies seem to be buried, they are not popular. Eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and so on, have been documented as far back as the 12th century. They are not a first world problem. read more

Eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and so on, have been documented as far back as the 12th century. They are not a first world problem. Unfortunately the westernised social definition of eating disorders prevents many from seeing outside that narrow boundary. All cultures have different ways of expressing themselves. read more

Anorexia nervosa has been described as a possible"culture-bound syndrome," with roots in Western cultural values and conflicts (Prince, 1983). Eating disorders may, in fact, be more prevalent within various cultural groups than previously recognized, as such Western values are becoming more widely accepted. read more