The Prevalence of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating in Adults Seeking Obesity Treatment: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating in adults seeking obesity treatment.

Method

Databases, MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO, were searched to 20th March 2025. Studies reporting the prevalence of eating disorders or disordered eating at presentation to obesity treatment in adults (≥ 18 years) with overweight (BMI 25 to < 30 kg/m²) or obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²), with ≥ 325 participants to ensure a representative sample, were included. A random-effects model was used to pool prevalence estimates of eating disorders and disordered eating.

Results

85 studies were included (n = 94,295, 75.9% female, median (IQR) age 44 (5) years, BMI 46 (10) kg/m²). When assessed by clinical interview, the pooled prevale

SUBMITTER: Melville H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature