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A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: May 10, 2022
Update on eating disorders: epidemiology, mortality and comorbidity
Leonardo Mendolicchio1, Grazia Maggio, Federico Fortunato
1Villa Miralago, Health Centre for Eating Disorder, Casa di Cura "Villa Miralago", Via Casa Mora 19, 21050 Cuasso al Monte (Va), Italy, leonardo.mendolicchio@gmail.com.
Abstract:
In recent years there have been, in clinical practice an increased influx of services dedicated to eating disorders (DCA). This article provides An examination of some epidemiological aspects aimed at assessing a possible increase in the incidence and prevalence of these syndromes, toghether with an analysis of the mortality and comorbidities of DCA. The literature search covered the period 2006-2011. The selected articles were evaluated to establish the correct approach using the checklist proposed by the NICE Guideline Manual. Some recent publications among those examined hypothesize (common impression) a possible increase in eating disorders (especially BN and BED) in the last two decades.
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