As reported by the BBC news article Anorexia nervosa 'link to spring birth', a 2011 study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, Season of birth and anorexia nervosa found children born during the spring were more likely to experience anorexia than children born during the autumn. Many environmental factors may play a role in these differences.
Understanding seasonal effects on eating disorders and other health issues could be beneficial in finding novel preventative treatment options.
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