Incidence of Bulimia Nervosa
The incidence of Bulimia has attained significance over the past 30 years especially in young women in advanced countries.
Bulimia has gained importance in the past 30 years. In the United States approximately 25 million people are struggling with 'Binge eating disorder.' It is also estimated that almost 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life-and-death battle with other eating disorders such as Anorexia or Bulimia and only 6% of people suffering from Bulimia receive mental health care.
- This disorder is 10 times more common in females than in males.
- The prevalence of Bulimia Nervosa among women aged between 16-40 years is reported to be around 1-3%.
- It is seldom seen in men.
- This is a condition that has been recognised only in the developed countries.
- Statistics of Bulimia show a dramatic increase in recent years, especially among young women, between the ages of 15-24.
