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[Binge eating disorder in children, adolescents, and adults]

Marie Lyngdryp Kjeldbjerg1,2, Pernille Andreassen3, Dorthe Dalstrup Pauls2,4

  • 1Børne- og Ungdomspsykiatrisk Afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital Psykiatrien.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|December 9, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious condition often missed in Denmark. Improved screening and care are crucial for children, adolescents, and adults, especially with a new tool for general practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a prevalent yet underdiagnosed psychiatric condition in Denmark.
  • Patients with BED often present in healthcare settings for other conditions, highlighting missed opportunities for diagnosis and treatment.
  • BED is associated with significant physical and mental health comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of Binge Eating Disorder screening and care in a Danish context.
  • To identify opportunities for improving the identification and management of BED across different age groups.
  • To highlight the recent development of a new screening tool for adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on Binge Eating Disorder in Denmark.
  • Analysis of current healthcare practices and patient pathways.
  • Inclusion of recent developments in screening tools.

Main Results:

  • BED is frequently overlooked in clinical practice in Denmark.
  • There are substantial opportunities to enhance screening protocols and patient care for BED.
  • A new screening tool specifically for adolescents has been developed for use by general practitioners.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification and intervention are critical for managing Binge Eating Disorder.
  • Integrated screening strategies within general practice can improve outcomes for individuals with BED.
  • The new adolescent screening tool offers a promising avenue for earlier detection and care.

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