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[Anorexia in males].

Aurore Guy-Rubin1

  • 1Unité des troubles du comportement alimentaire, Clinique des maladies mentales et de l'encéphale, centre hospitalier Sainte-Anne, 1, rue Cabanis, Paris 75014, France.

Soins. Psychiatrie
|November 29, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Anorexia nervosa affects 10% of men, challenging its perception as solely a women's disease. Research indicates "bigorexia," characterized by food control and muscle obsession, is increasingly prevalent in men.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Men's Health
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa is predominantly viewed as a women's health issue.
  • Men constitute approximately 10% of anorexia nervosa cases.
  • Limited research has focused on eating disorders in men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underrecognized prevalence of anorexia nervosa in men.
  • To introduce and discuss "bigorexia" (muscle dysmorphia) as a specific concern for men.
  • To encourage further research into male eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on eating disorders in men.
  • Analysis of existing data on anorexia nervosa demographics.
  • Conceptual framework for understanding "bigorexia".
Keywords:
addictive behaviouranorexie masculinebigorexiabigorexieconduite addictiveconduite de purgeeating disordermale anorexiapurgingtrouble alimentaire

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Main Results:

  • Anorexia nervosa affects a significant minority of men.
  • "Bigorexia," a condition combining dietary control and muscularity," appears more common in men.
  • Existing research predominantly focuses on female populations.

Conclusions:

  • Anorexia nervosa is a relevant diagnosis for men.
  • "Bigorexia" represents a distinct manifestation of disordered eating in men.
  • Increased research and awareness are crucial for addressing male eating disorders.