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How common is this the binge eating disorder in the u.s.?
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Around 1-3%: It is 9 times more common in women and the prevalence is approx. 1-3%. The mean age is 18 with a range of 12-35 years. Also upto 50% of patients with anorexia nervosa develop binging/purging symptoms.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Be careful: Do not confuse binge eating disorder with obesity, the rates for which are very high. Most people with obesity do not have binge eating disorder.
Answered 1/14/2013
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