While eating disorders appear to be more common among Whites, why do some researchers think they are on rise in non-White, non-Western cultures?

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Increased exposure to Western standards of beauty in non-White, non-Western cultures is believed to contribute to the rise in eating disorders among these populations. This exposure often promotes ideals of thinness and specific body shapes that may differ significantly from traditional beauty standards in these cultures, leading to increased body dissatisfaction and potentially to the development of eating disorders.

While Eating Disorders Appear to Be More Common Among Whites