Certain Segments of the Population Have Higher Rates of Anorexia

question 31

Multiple Choice

Certain segments of the population have higher rates of anorexia nervosa than others. Which of the following segments would potentially have the highest rates of the disorder?

• A) Females from suburban homes
• B) Workers in service industries
• C) Daughters of divorced parents
• D) Workers in the entertainment industry

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