The burden of eating disorder risk in Chinese adolescents: prevalence, multilevel correlates, and psychosocial differences in a national study

This study reveals a substantial burden of probable EDs among Chinese adolescents, with weighted prevalence rates comparable to global estimates and markedly higher than a decade ago. These findings underscore the importance of prioritizing EDs as a public health concern in China and advocate for targeted, multilevel interventions that address both individual and socio-ecological associated factors.