Eating Disorders in Men: A 5-question Quiz
True or False: Risk for death may be higher among men with eating disorders vs women. Plus 4 more interesting questions.
Eating disorders are generally thought to affect only women and not men, however, in the US 10 million men will be affected by eating disorders at some point in their lives. How much do you know about eating disorders in men? Take the quick quiz below to learn more about symptoms, population characteristics, and more.
Binge Eating Disorder: Surprisingly Common, Seriously Under-treated
March 30th 2007Binge eating disorder is more common than anorexia and bulimia combined, according to a national survey, but many physicians are unaware of the problem. The guidance and evidence discussed here highlight the key issues in recognizing and managing the disorder.
Identifying Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders: Recommendations From the AAP
December 31st 2006Eating disorders among adolescents and children are agrowing problem in the United States; the number of caseshas steadily increased over the last 50 years. Up to 5% offemale adolescents have bulimia nervosa, and an estimated0.5% have anorexia nervosa.1
Young Woman With Cardiac Complications of Anorexia Nervosa
December 31st 2006A 23-year-old woman has had 2 episodesof syncope during the past month.Her mother witnessed 1 episode inwhich the patient collapsed and lostconsciousness for a few minutes. Sheexperienced tonic-clonic seizure activitybut no subsequent confusion.
