Concerns about impact of COVID-19 on those with eating disorders in the U.S. in 2020

Percentage of U.S. respondents with eating disorders with select concerns regarding the impact of COVID-19 on their disorder as of May 2020

CharacteristicNot at all concernedSlightly concernedSomewhat concernedVery concerned
Having access to enough food (e.g., unable to go to a grocery store regularly, unable to leave home, etc.) 31% 31% 26% 13%
Accessing foods that are consistent with my current meal plan/style of eating 15% 24% 30% 31%
Worsening of my eating disorder due to a lack of structure 7% 14% 26% 53%
Worsening of my eating disorder due to a lack of social support 23% 18% 27% 32%
Worsening of my eating disorder due to increased time living in a triggering environment 20% 22% 19% 39%
Being able to afford the food I need for recovery due to loss of income related to COVID-19 63% 19% 10% 8%
Being able to afford eating disorder treatment due to loss of income related to COVID-19 63% 15% 9% 12%
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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

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