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Surge in South Koreans Seeking Treatment for Eating Disorders

SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) — An increasing number of South Koreans are visiting hospitals to seek treatment for eating disorders, primarily caused by the social pressure to maintain a thin figure. According to data submitted by the National Health Insurance Service to Rep. Shin Hyun-young of the Democratic Party, 4,115 South Koreans were diagnosed [...]

Social Obsession for Beauty Causes Eating Disorders Among Women

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of individuals suffering from anorexia or other eating disorders are women, a recent study has revealed. The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) reported Tuesday that 32,498 women visited hospitals due to eating disorders over the last five years, comprising 81.8 percent of the total number of patients [...]