By the Numbers: 24 March 2025
2% to 5%
The "lifetime prevalence" of eating disorders, according to a recent study published in JAMA -- Eating Disorders: A Review.
Globally, eating disorders affect 2% to 5% of individuals during their lifetime and are more common in females than males. In addition to weight changes, eating disorders may cause electrolyte abnormalities, bradycardia, disturbances in reproductive hormones, and decreased bone density, and are associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts. First-line treatments of eating disorders include nutritional support, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.
2% to 5%
The "lifetime prevalence" of eating disorders, according to a recent study published in JAMA -- Eating Disorders: A Review.
Globally, eating disorders affect 2% to 5% of individuals during their lifetime and are more common in females than males. In addition to weight changes, eating disorders may cause electrolyte abnormalities, bradycardia, disturbances in reproductive hormones, and decreased bone density, and are associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts. First-line treatments of eating disorders include nutritional support, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.