Eating Disorders and Metabolic Diseases

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-30-2023

Subject Area

Humans; Pandemics; COVID-19 (epidemiology); Feeding and Eating Disorders (epidemiology, therapy); Bulimia Nervosa (psychology); Metabolic Diseases (epidemiology); Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Abstract

Eating disorders are complex diseases with multifactorial causes. According to the and the , the major types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. The prevalence of eating disorders is alarmingly increasing globally. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to more development and worsening of eating disorders. Patients with eating disorders exhibit high rates of psychiatric comorbidities and medical comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. This paper aims to review and discuss the comorbidities of eating disorders with those metabolic diseases. Eating disorder treatment typically includes a combination of some or all approaches such as psychotherapy, nutrition education, and medications. Early detection and intervention are important for the treatment of eating disorders.

Publication Title

International journal of environmental research and public health

Volume

20

Issue

3

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ijerph20032446

PubMed ID

36767812

E-ISSN

1660-4601

Language

eng

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