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June 20, 2026Journal of Eating DisordersOpen Access

Eating disorders among college students in China: prevalence, correlates, and its relationship with suicide risk

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JWJiaxing WangYLYukai LiCWChengjing Wu

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Cross-sectional study finds high prevalence of eating disorders linked to suicide risk in college students, indicating urgent need for monitoring.

Key Points

  • This study aimed to explore the prevalence and factors associated with eating disorders among Chinese college students, and their connection to suicide risk.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted among 18,578 Chinese college students in October 2023.
  • Participants completed questionnaires on demographics, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and suicide risk.
  • Logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with eating disorders and suicide risk among those with eating disorders.
  • Prevalence of eating disorders was 13.6% among the sample.
  • 19.5% of participants with eating disorders reported suicidal ideation or attempts.
  • Independent correlates of eating disorders included high body mass index, urban residence, left-behind experiences, and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363123db0793dc1a538076https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01686-8
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