Binge Eating Disorder: common but undertreated

19Feb11

by KELLEY WEISS KQED’s Health Dialogues It’s estimated that more than three million Americans struggle with Binge Eating Disorder. And even though this is the most prevalent eating disorder, it’s hard for people to get treatment. Binge Eating Disorder doesn’t have a formal diagnosis like anorexia and bulimia so insurance companies often won’t cover treatment. […]

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