Eating Disorders: Risk Factors
Genetic, biological, psychological and social are the most common eating disorder risk factors. Dr. Bertha Tavarez, Clinical Director at Clementine South Miami, affirms if someone has a family member with an eating disorder, she is 7 to 12 times more likely to develop it.
She also says people who are more obsessive, perfectionist, high harm avoidance are more prone to develop eating disorders.
