Global proportion of disordered eating in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review of 32 studies form 16 countries found that 22% of children and adolescents showed disordered eating. Although most are unlikely to have come to the attention of clinical services, this figure is concerning from a public health perspective.
López-Gil JF, García-Hermoso A, Smith L, et al. Global Proportion of Disordered Eating in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . JAMA Pediatr. Published online February 20, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5848