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ALT Teal background with white text reading 'What is EDGI (Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative'.
ALT Text reads 'EDGI is the UK’s largest study on eating disorders. Their aim is to better understand the genetic and environmental influences on eating disorders, in collaboration between King’s College London, NIHR BioResource, and Beat.' Logos for King's College London, NIHR BioResource and Beat are below.
ALT Title reads 'Who can sign up?' Text underneath in a bullet point list reads EDGI UK is open to anyone who is: aged 16+, living in England, has ever experienced or been diagnosed with any eating disorder'. An illustration of a hand holding a lightbulb is underneath.
ALT Title reads 'How to join?'. The infographic underneath reads: '1) Register. Register on our website EDGIUK .org to read the information sheet. 2) Consent. Provide your consent using the online form. 3) Online questionnaire. Complete an online questionnaire to see if you are eligible. This takes around 30 minutes. 4) Send a saliva samples. Send a saliva DNA sample through the post using the free return envelope.' Text under the infographic reads 'Goal: 10,000 participants who complete their questionnaire and send back saliva kits'.
