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Eating Disorders Effect All Ages

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A study of women over 50 found more than 3% reported binge eating, and nearly 8% purged.

The study in the International Journal of Eating Disorders found up to two-thirds of women said they were unhappy with their overall appearance and said it had a negative impact on their lives.

The women also reported using diet pills, excessive exercise and laxatives to lose weight.

Some 70% said they were on a diet.