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Binge drinking and disordered eating are prevalent among college students. These behaviors often co-occur, necessitating awareness and intervention by healthcare providers to mitigate health risks.

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Public Health
Psychology
Student Health

Background:

Binge drinking and disordered eating are significant health concerns among college-aged individuals.
Understanding the co-occurrence of these behaviors is crucial for effective intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and co-occurrence of binge drinking and disordered eating behaviors in college students.
To identify specific disordered eating patterns associated with binge drinking.

Main Methods:

A web-based survey was administered to 211 college students at a private university.
Data collected included gender-specific binge drinking rates and various disordered eating behaviors (binge eating, unhealthy weight loss methods).

Main Results:

High rates of binge drinking were observed (63% of females, 83% of males).
Nearly half of students (48%) reported binge eating, which correlated with unhealthy weight loss behaviors.
Female students were more likely to engage in specific unhealthy weight loss behaviors.

Conclusions:

Binge drinking and disordered eating behaviors are common and often co-occur in the college student population.
These behaviors pose significant health risks, requiring attention from healthcare professionals.
Nurse practitioners should screen for and address these behaviors in at-risk students.