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Epidemiology of eating disorders, eating disordered behaviour, and body image disturbance in males: a narrative review
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Mitchison, D and Mond, JM, Epidemiology of eating disorders, eating disordered behaviour, and body image disturbance in males: a narrative review, Journal of Eating Disorders, 3 Article 20. ISSN 2050-2974 (2015) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1186/s40337-015-0058-y
Abstract
Challenges to epidemiological studies of eating and related body image disturbance disorders in males include, in
addition to low base rates and the predominance of residual diagnostic categories, the female-centric nature of
current classification schemes and the consequent lack of appropriate assessment instruments. In this narrative review,
we summarise epidemiological data regarding the prevalence and correlates of eating disorders, related body
image disturbance disorders, and eating disorder features in males. Attention is focused on disorders most likely
to be observed among males, such as muscle dysmorphia and muscularity-oriented excessive exercise. It is argued
that, given the multiple challenges involved in research of this kind, a focus on features is more likely to advance
the field than a focus on diagnoses. In terms of correlates, we focus on impairment and help-seeking, since these
issues are most relevant in informing public health burden, service provision, and related issues. We end with
some thoughts about current gaps in the knowledge base and directions for future research that we consider to
be most promising.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Epidemiology, Sex, Gender, Eating disorder, Muscle dysmorphia, Quality of life, Help-seeking, Review, Prevalence |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Epidemiology |
Research Field: | Epidemiology not elsewhere classified |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Mental health |
UTAS Author: | Mond, JM (Dr Jon Mond) |
ID Code: | 112108 |
Year Published: | 2015 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 95 |
Deposited By: | UTAS Centre for Rural Health |
Deposited On: | 2016-10-27 |
Last Modified: | 2017-11-07 |
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