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Eating disorders up for teens during pandemic

BOSTON, Mass – A new study shows the pandemic is the potential cause for a surge in teen eating disorders.

The Harvard School of Public Health said possible reasons for the increase include teens’ loss of familiar routines and anxiety about the pandemic.

The school also connects food insecurity as well as increased time on social media — which affects self esteem.

The National Eating Disorders Association reported increases as high as 70 to 80 percent in calls to its helpline in the past year.