10 Questions
What is the estimated lifetime prevalence of anorexia?
0.5-2%
Which psychiatric disorder has the highest mortality rate?
Anorexia
What percentage of girls reported daily self-induced vomiting?
9%
Which age group is more likely to present with failure to make expected weight or height gains instead of rapid weight loss?
Younger patients
What changes were made in the DSM-5 edition regarding eating disorder diagnoses?
Broadened the inclusion criteria for anorexia and bulimia
What is a common cardiac complication seen in patients with eating disorders?
Bradycardia
Which group is at risk for delayed diagnoses and significant complications related to eating disorders?
'Overweight' individuals
What is the estimated heritability percentage of anorexia based on twin studies?
33-84%
'Disordered eating behaviors severe enough to warrant medical evaluation' were reported by approximately what percentage of boys?
~10%
'Atypical presentations' of eating disorders are more common in which group?
'Normal' weight individuals
Test your knowledge on the changing epidemiology of pediatric eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. Learn about prevalence rates, age of onset, mortality rates, and risk factors associated with these disorders.
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