Silent Price of Her Diet!

The statistics surrounding this silent epidemic are staggering and serve as a sobering backdrop to Claire’s personal struggle. In the United States alone, approximately 28.8 million people—roughly 9% of the population—will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. While these conditions are often stereotyped as affecting only one demographic, the reality is far more diverse. Research indicates that eating disorders affect all racial and ethnic groups at similar rates; however, People of Color are significantly less likely to be asked about eating disorder symptoms by a doctor or to receive a diagnosis and treatment. For instance, Black individuals are 50% less likely than White individuals to be diagnosed with an eating disorder despite exhibiting similar behaviors. Furthermore, among Hispanic populations, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is notably higher than in non-Hispanic populations.