Prevalence and Incidence of Binge eating disorder
Prevalance of Binge eating disorder:
0.7% to 4% of the general population (NWHIC); 2-5% of adults (NIMH); 2% of adults (NIDDK); 2% adults or 1-2 million adults (NWHIC) ... see also overview of Binge eating disorder.
Prevalance Rate:
approx 1 in 142 or 0.70% or 1.9 million people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "0.7% to 4% of the general population (NWHIC); 2-5% of adults (NIMH); 2% of adults (NIDDK); 2% adults or 1-2 million adults (NWHIC)" -- see also general information about data sources]
Binge eating disorder Prevalence: Book Excerpts
Prevalance of Binge eating disorder:
About 2 percent of all adults in the United States (as many as 4
million Americans) have binge eating disorder. About 10 to 15 percent of
people who are mildly obese and who try to lose weight on their own or
through commercial weight-loss programs have binge eating disorder. The
disorder is even more common in people who are severely obese.
(Source: excerpt from Binge Eating Disorder: NIDDK)
...
Binge
eating disorder probably affects 2 percent of all adults, or about 1
million to 2 million Americans. (Source: excerpt from Binge Eating Disorder: NWHIC)
...
Community surveys have
estimated that between 2 percent and 5 percent of Americans experience
binge-eating disorder in a 6-month period. (Source: excerpt from Eating Disorders Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions: NIMH)
Prevelance of Binge eating disorder discussion:
Binge Eating Disorder: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Although it has only recently been recognized as a distinct condition,
binge eating disorder is probably the most common eating disorder. Most
people with binge eating disorder are obese (more than 20 percent above a
healthy body weight), but normal-weight people also can be affected. Binge
eating disorder probably affects 2 percent of all adults, or about 1
million to 2 million Americans. Among adolescent and young adult women of
America, as much as 4 percent suffer from binge-eating disorder. Recent
research shows about 30 percent of people participating in medically
supervised eating disorder programs suffer from binge eating. (Source: excerpt from Binge Eating Disorder: NWHIC)
Fact Sheet Eating Disorders: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Some researchers
believe that BED is the most common eating disorder, affecting 15% -
50% of participants in weight control programs. In these programs,
women are more likely to have BED than males. Current findings
suggest that BED affects 0.7% - 4% of the general population. (Source: excerpt from Fact Sheet Eating Disorders: NWHIC)
Prevalence/Incidence of Binge eating disorder: Online Medical Books
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Anorexia nervosa:
Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
No causes of anorexia nervosa have been identified; however, genetic, social, and psychological factors have been implicated. Researchers in neuroendocrinology are seeking a physiologic cause, but have found nothing definite. Clearly, social attitudes that equate slimness with beauty play some role in provoking this disorder; family factors are also implicated. Most theorists believe that refusing to eat is a subconscious effort to exert personal control over one’s life. Anorexia nervosa has been associated with other psychiatric disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety.
Anorexia occurs in 5% to 10% of the population; about 95% of those affected are women. This disorder occurs primarily in adolescents and young adults but may also affect older women. The occurrence among males is rising. The prognosis varies but improves if the patient is diagnosed early or if she wants to overcome the disorder and seeks help voluntarily. Mortality ranges from 5% to 15% — the highest mortality associated with a psychiatric disturbance. One-third of these deaths can be attributed to suicide.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
About prevalence and incidence statistics:
The term 'prevalence' of Binge eating disorder usually refers to the estimated population
of people who are managing Binge eating disorder at any given time.
The term 'incidence' of Binge eating disorder refers to the annual diagnosis rate,
or the number of new cases of Binge eating disorder diagnosed each year.
Hence, these two statistics types can differ:
a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence,
but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence.
For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
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