Impact of COVID-19 on eating disorder behaviors in the U.S. as of May 2020

Published by
Preeti Vankar,
Nov 29, 2023
A survey from May 2020 found that around 19 percent of respondents with an eating disorder in the United States had restricted their intake daily or more in the previous two weeks because of COVID-19-related factors. This statistic shows the percentage of respondents in the U.S. with an eating disorder who reported select behaviors in the past two weeks due to COVID-19 as of May 2020.

Percentage of respondents in the U.S. with an eating disorder who reported select behaviors in the past two weeks due to COVID-19 as of May 2020

Loading statistic...

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

July 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

From April 8 to May 6, 2020

Number of respondents

511 respondents

Special properties

Those with a self-reported eating disorder

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* e.g., self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, misuse of laxatives and/or water pills.

Citation formats
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $2,388 USD / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.

Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access

Business Solutions including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Statistics on " Eating disorders in the U.S. "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Eating disorders in the U.S.

Worldwide overview

5

U.S. overview

8

Eating disorders among females

5

Eating disorders among males

5

Deaths

4

Costs

7

Miscellaneous

5

Further related statistics

17

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Eating disorders in the U.S.Suicide in the U.S.U.S. mental health issuesDepression in the U.S.Anxiety in the U.S.
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $2,388 USD / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu