Transgender, cisgender sexual minorities have increased risk for eating disorders

Study findings in the Journal of Adolescent Health indicate young adults that identify as transgender or cisgender sexual minorities have increased risk for self-reported eating disorders.To investigate associations between gender identity, sexual orientation and self-reported eating disorders, Elizabeth W. Diemer, of the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, and colleagues assessed questionnaire responses from 289,024 students from 223 U.S. universities. Study participants had a mean age of 20 years.