Why the study?
Diagnosing eating disorders can be difficult and few people receive specialist services despite high associated morbidity and mortality.
Eating disorders are associated with a significant long-term burden of psychiatric and physical comorbidities, as well as increased mortality, particularly in females with anorexia nervosa.
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Highlights population burden of eating disorders; leaves open questions on service gaps and survival determinants.
Demmler et al. (2019) studied this question.
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