Lauren Benton (activist)
British activist
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Lauren Benton is a British activist. She is the founder and chief executive officer of the charity BODY Charity. Benton is known for her weight loss as a result of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), an issue for which she founded the charity.[1]
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Founded in March 2011, BODY Charity is the UK's first charity to raise awareness of Body Dysmorphic Disorder.[2]
Since being diagnosed herself with the disorder, Benton has raised the issue with public speaking and lectures.[3]
Benton won an enterprising woman award in 2013.[4]