Meta-Analysis: Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Disentangling whether disordered eating is a cause, consequence or manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms remains a challenge. We conducted an updated systematic review and the first meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of eating disorders in individuals with IBD.

Methods

We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO from inception to 28 October 2025, for original observational studies reporting the prevalence of at least one eating disorder in an IBD population. Pooled prevalence estimates were calculated using random-effects models and stratified by IBD type, sex, age and assessment method. Between-study heterogeneity was assessed using Q and I² statistics.

Results

Twenty-three studies were included. P

SUBMITTER: Goddard Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904194 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature