DSM-5 eating disorder prevalence, gender differences, and mental health associations in United States military veterans.

Robin M MashebChristine M RamseyAlison G MarshSuzanne E DeckerShira MaguenCynthia A BrandtSally G Haskell

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2021)

Approximately one-third of women, and one-fifth of men, reported symptoms consistent with a DSM-5 eating disorder diagnosis. These high prevalence estimates across genders, and associated mental health concerns, suggest an urgent need to better understand and address eating disorders in military and veteran populations.

Keyphrases

mental health
risk factors
mental illness
polycystic ovary syndrome
middle aged
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome