Binge Eating Disorder

Category: Mental Health / Eating Disorders

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food in a short period, often accompanied by a feeling of loss of control. Unlike bulimia nervosa, these episodes are not followed by compensatory behaviors.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 1.2-2.8% of the general population, making it the most common eating disorder (NIMH, 2022).

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