Incidence of anorexia nervosa in young people in the UK and Ireland: a national surveillance study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to estimate the incidence of DSM5 anorexia nervosa in young people in contact with child and adolescent mental health services in the UK and Ireland.

Design

Observational, surveillance study, using the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System, involving monthly reporting by child and adolescent psychiatrists between 1st February 2015 and 30th September 2015.

Setting

The study was based in the UK and Ireland.

Participants

Clinician-reported data on young people aged 8-17 in contact with child and adolescent mental health services for a first episode of anorexia nervosa.

Main outcome measures

Annual incidence rates (IRs) estimated as confirmed new cases per 100 000 population at risk.

Results

305 incident cases

SUBMITTER: Petkova H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6954494 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature