General Article Body image statistics 2024: 50+ shocking facts

Topic Selected: Body Image & Self-Esteem Book Volume: 446

By Dr Jake Linardon

Body image problems need to be taken seriously.

And in 2024, now more than ever.

Body image problems are one of the strongest risk factors for the development of an eating disorder, not to mention that they also lead to other unhealthy weight control behaviours.

Read on as we share a number of shocking statistics and facts about body image.

What is body image?

Body image refers to how we think about, feel and act towards our body. It is a multifaceted construct, meaning th...

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