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Prevalence of Eating Disorders: 2021 Update by Roberta Cecilia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This systematic review and meta-analysis updates the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) in the general population before 2021, revealing a pooled lifetime prevalence of 0.91% and a 12-month prevalence of 0.43%. The study found that EDs, particularly anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are more prevalent in Western countries and among females, suggesting that current prevalence rates may be underestimated. The authors advocate for the use of new diagnostic criteria to better asses
- Author
- Roberta Cecilia
- Language
- EN