Epidemiology of eating disorders: population, prevalence, disease burden and quality of life informing public policy in Australia-a rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding of the epidemiology and health burden of eating disorders has progressed significantly in the last 2 decades. It was considered one of seven key areas to inform the Australian Government commissioned National Eating Disorder Research and Translation Strategy 2021-2031, as emerging research had highlighted a rise in eating disorder prevalence and worsening burden-of-illness. The aim of this review was to better understand the global epidemiology and impact of eating disorders to inform policy decision-making.

Methods

Using a systematic Rapid Review methodology, ScienceDirect, PubMed and Medline (Ovid) were searched for peer-reviewed studies published between 2009 and 2021. Clear inclusion criteria were developed in consultation with experts in the fie

SUBMITTER: Hay P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9933292 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature