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Mortality in eating disorders.

G C Patton1

  • 1Academic Department of Psychiatry, Royal Free Hospital, London.

Psychological Medicine
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
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Patients with anorexia nervosa face a significantly higher mortality risk, with suicide being the leading cause. This elevated risk persists for years, especially for those with severe illness and repeated hospitalizations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, are serious mental health conditions.
  • High mortality rates are a known complication of severe eating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To calculate and compare crude and standardized mortality rates in patients with eating disorders.
  • To identify causes of death and risk factors associated with increased mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of mortality data for 460 consecutive eating disorder patients (1971-1981).
  • Calculation of crude mortality rates.
  • Standardization of mortality rates against a British reference population.

Main Results:

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  • Crude mortality rates were 3.3% for anorexia nervosa and 3.1% for bulimia nervosa.
  • Standardized rates revealed a six-fold increase in mortality for anorexia nervosa patients.
  • Suicide was the most common cause of death in anorexia nervosa, with high risk persisting for at least eight years.
  • Lowest presenting weight and recurrent hospital admissions were associated with increased mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Anorexia nervosa is associated with a substantially elevated mortality risk compared to the general population.
  • Suicide is a primary cause of death, highlighting the need for long-term mental health support.
  • Identifying high-risk individuals (low weight, frequent admissions) is crucial for targeted interventions.