Eating disorders are increasingly affecting younger children in Belarus

Eating disorders are rapidly 'aging younger' and are increasingly diagnosed in early adolescence. Distorted body image, food restrictions, and constant weight control are common signs. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. In Belarus, this problem primarily affects girls and women aged 12 to 35. However, recent trends show a 'youthward' shift in diagnosis: children as young as 10 are now at risk.