August 2012 PMID 22644309

Epidemiology of eating disorders: incidence, prevalence and mortality rates.

Frédérique R E Smink, Daphne van Hoeken, Hans W Hoek

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The collective discussions reflect a strong interest in how cultural, urban, and media influences relate to rising eating disorder rates, with posts emphasizing the severity and mortality of these conditions. Words like 'associated,' 'trends,' and references to specific studies demonstrate an analytical tone that recognizes the significance of the research findings.

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Abstract in brief

Eating disorders are uncommon overall, but anorexia nervosa is particularly prevalent among young women, especially those aged 15-19, with an unclear cause for its increasing rates.
The incidence of bulimia nervosa may have declined since the early 1990s.
All eating disorders carry a high mortality risk, with anorexia nervosa being the most severe, while binge eating disorder tends to affect more males and older individuals.

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@SLKoole @YouTube Autism: https://t.co/wbDmAJwkze Schizophrenia: https://t.co/rJ9s0oS6CN (increases in tandem with urbanization) ; https://t.co/RFII0aCPNJ Eating disorders: 10.1097/YCO.0000000000000739 10.1007/s11920-012-0282-y (and urbanization 10.1097/YCO.0000000000000681)

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@DrPetra Trends in Netherlands https://t.co/OpL14zCvcs

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