Epidemiology of Eating Disorders

Abstract

In the current chapter eating disorders are defined, with particular emphasis on the eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) category. Possible changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) criteria for eating disorders are discussed, along with the rationale for these changes. The major prevalence studies are reviewed, as are incidence studies. The mortality associated with eating disorders is described, followed by a review of the status of broad risk factors for eating disorders, including sociodemographic, sociocultural and genetic.

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