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Bipartisan Introduction of the Service Act - Legislation Addressing Eating Disorders Treatment for Military Members and Families

Military members and their families have higher prevalence rates of eating disorders than the civilian population, with an estimated up to 7-8% of servicemembers affected by this serious mental illness. Particularly, research shows that 34% of female active-duty servicemembers and 20% of female adolescent dependents are at risk of an eating disorder, and 16% of female veterans are affected by an eating disorder. The high mortality rate and strong correlation between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma, and eating disorders among servicemembers and their families demonstrates an alarming need in Congress to ensure early intervention and access to treatment for this life-threatening disorder.

View the Eating Disorders Coalition full statement HERE.


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For up-to-date information from the Hill, please contact the Eating Disorders Coalition.

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