Purpose Early detection of eating disorders (EDs) could improve their prognosis, decrease
morbidity and mortality, and prevent the risk of evolution towards a chronic form and somatic …

Purpose Abstract The incidence and prevalence of eating disorders (ED) is low in general
practice (GP) settings. Studies in secondary care suggest that the general practitioner has …

ABSTRACT Background Eating disorders (EDs) lead to multiple psychiatric and somatic
complications and thus constitute a major public health concern. Objectives The aim of this …

Abstract Background Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychological disorders, with low
rates of detection and early intervention. They can lead to significant mental and physical …

Background Eating disorders are amongst the deadliest of all mental disorders, however
detection and early intervention rates remain extremely low. Current standardised screening …

Background Limited screening practices, minimal eating disorder training in the healthcare
professions, and barriers related to help-seeking contribute to persistent low rates of eating …

Methods The National Eating Disorders Screening Program coordinated the first-ever
nationwide eating disorders screening initiative for high schools in the United States in …

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess barriers and facilitators in the pathways
toward specialist care for eating disorders (EDs). MethodsEleven ED services located in …

BackgroundAlthough the epidemiology of Eating Disorders (ED) has been highly developed
in Spain, further research considering false negatives and also the prevalence of these …

This paper aims to outline specific challenges inherent to the prevention of eating disorders,
to discuss how these might be addressed by Internet-based interventions, and to review …