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Table 3 Indications of eating disorders

From: Uncovering risky behaviors of expatriate teenagers in the United Arab Emirates: A survey of tobacco use, nutrition and physical activity habits

Survey Question

Freq. of Males Responding Yes

Freq. of Females Responding Yes

During the past 30 days, did you smoke tobacco to help you lose weight or keep from gaining weight? (n = 202, n = 232)

6.4 %

2.6 %

During the past 30 days, did you go without eating for 24 hours or more (also called fasting) to lose weight or to keep from gaining weight? (n = 204, n = 228)

15.2 %

21.3 %

During the past 30 days, did you take any diet pills, powders, or liquids without a doctor's advice to lose weight or to keep from gaining weight? (n = 204, n = 232)

6.9 %

9.8 %

During the past 30 days, did you vomit or take laxatives to lose weight or to keep from gaining weight? (n = 204, n = 231)

6.4 %

7.2 %