Wanda was born in the U.S. in 1960. Rhonda was born in the U.S. in 1985. Based on this information, psychologists would predict that Rhonda has a greater risk for developing bulimia in her lifetime than Wanda does.

Bulimia

is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging, either through vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise, to prevent weight gain.

Developing

The process of growth or progress, often referring to countries with less advanced economies or to the unfolding of individual potential.

Lifetime Risk

The probability that an individual, over the course of their lifetime, will develop a specific disease or condition.