The introduction of television to Fiji in 1995 had an alarming effect on the prevalence of bulimia among adolescent girls. Before 1995, there had been no reports of any eating disorders in Fiji, but within three years, 11% of girls had engaged in purging at least once. By 2007, this number had risen to 45%.

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The introduction of television to Fiji in 1995 had an alarming effect on the prevalence of bulimia among adolescent girls. Before 1995, there had been no reports of any eating disorders in Fiji, but within three years, 11% of girls had engaged in purging at least once. By 2007, this number had risen to 45%.
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The introduction of television to Fiji in 1995 had an alarming effect on the prevalence of bulimia among adolescent girls. Before 1995, there had been no reports of any eating disorders in Fiji, but within three years, 11% of girls had engaged in purging at least once. By 2007, this number had risen to 45%.

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