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What sparked research into eating disorders and body dysmorphia?

  • Karen's autobiography

  • Karen's death

  • A government funded study

  • A celebrity scandal

Answer

Karen's death in 1970 is credited with sparking research into eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Karen was a young woman who was found dead in her home after starving herself. Her death was ruled a suicide, and her story made headlines around the world. Her death led to a greater understanding of eating disorders and body dysmorphia, and it helped to bring these issues into the public eye.
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