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Link between abuse and obesity in women

Female victims of physical and sexual abuse are almost twice as likely to have a food addiction as adults than women without a history of abuse.

The likelihood of food addiction increases even further for women who had experienced both physical and sexual abuse in childhood, according to a study published in the Obesity Journal.

The findings provide important new information regarding potential causes and treatments for food addiction and obesity.

Read more at Obesity Journal

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