Japanese paediatricians are voicing concerns over the increasing number of young people obsessed with losing weight. This fixation is recognized as a health risk and could potentially lead to the rise in eating disorders. Although it didn't specify when and where recent studies were conducted, experts suggest that societal pressure and mass media are one of the significant contributors. Professionals in the field are urging parents, educators, and children themselves to be aware and apprehend the importance of a balanced lifestyle.

In Japan, the desire for thinness is notably prevalent especially among young women due to societal standards of beauty perpetuated through mass media. In many studies, a slim figure is perceived as an attribute of beauty and attractiveness, thus promotes thinness as desirable. This phenomenon is causing alarm within Japan's medical community in terms of the potential impact on both the physical and mental health of these young people.

In the US and EU, body image issues and eating disorders are significant topics. This is no different. However, campaigns promoting body positivity and countering unhealthy beauty standards seem to have made some progress, unlike in Japan where traditional beauty standards persist. Discussions around these issues face more open dialogues and acceptance within society in the west compared to Japan, possibly due to different cultural norms.