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Subclinical anorexia nervosa

E J Button, A Whitehouse

    Psychological Medicine
    |August 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A study found that approximately 5% of college-aged females exhibit subclinical anorexia nervosa symptoms. This suggests a significant prevalence of eating disorders requiring attention in prevention and treatment strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Eating Disorders

    Background:

    • Eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, represent a significant public health concern.
    • Subclinical forms of eating disorders may be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
    • Understanding the prevalence of disordered eating attitudes in young adults is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of anorexia nervosa symptomatology in a college student population.
    • To differentiate between subclinical and clinical presentations of anorexia nervosa.
    • To explore the implications for the etiology, prevention, and treatment of eating behavior disturbances.

    Main Methods:

    • The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) was administered to 578 college students (446 females, 132 males).

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  • High-scoring female students and a control group were interviewed to assess symptom presence.
  • Diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa were used for comparison.

    • Main Results:

    • 28 female students (6.3%) scored in the "anorexic" range on the EAT.
    • Anorexia nervosa symptoms were prevalent in high-scoring students but absent in controls.
    • No male students achieved high scores on the EAT.

    Conclusions:

    • A substantial proportion of post-pubertal females (approximately 5%) may develop subclinical anorexia nervosa.
    • Findings highlight the need for increased awareness and early intervention for eating disorders in young women.
    • The study underscores the importance of considering subclinical presentations in the broader context of eating disorder research and clinical practice.