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Eating disorders in Malta.

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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard, Malta, anton.grech@onvol.net.

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Summary

A 2012 survey in Malta found 2.9% of adults experienced eating disorders, with Binge Eating disorder most prevalent. Awareness was good, particularly among females and educated individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • A new eating disorder service was planned for Malta in 2014.
  • Understanding the prevalence and awareness of eating disorders is crucial for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of eating disorders in Malta.
  • To identify the most common types of eating disorders.
  • To assess public awareness of eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone-based survey was conducted from May 30 to June 11, 2012.
  • A randomized sample of 6,000 individuals aged 15-50 years was selected.
  • 2,008 individuals participated in the study.

Main Results:

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  • 2.9% of respondents reported experiencing an eating disorder.
  • Binge Eating disorder was the most common (55.8%), followed by Anorexia Nervosa (34.3%) and Bulimia Nervosa (13.3%).
  • Awareness was generally good, higher in females and those with higher education.

Conclusions:

  • Eating disorders affect a significant portion of the Maltese population.
  • Binge Eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in Malta.
  • Public awareness of eating disorders is relatively high, especially among specific demographics.