Bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging) is more likely to have long-term consequences on heart disease and death among women, reveals a new study.
Early Warning Signs of Eating Disorder Identified
People diagnosed with an eating disorder may experience other mental disorders in the years before their diagnosis, which may serve as an early warning sign of eating disorders, finds a new study.
People diagnosed with an eating disorder may experience other mental disorders in the years before their diagnosis, which may serve as an early warning sign of eating disorders, finds a new study.
‘Is bulimia nervosa tied to long-term risks of heart disease? Yes, bulimia nervosa (binge eating followed by purging) is more likely to have long-term consequences on heart disease and death among women.’
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The main objective of the study is to study the association of bulimia nervosa with the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in women.Read More..
In this longitudinal cohort study, 416 709 women hospitalized in Quebec, Canada, including women hospitalized for bulimia nervosa and those for pregnancy-related events as a comparison group, were followed up for 12 years from 2006 to 2018 to identify incidences of cardiovascular disease and death.
The study participants were followed up to identify future incidences of cardiovascular disease and deaths. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs to assess the association of bulimia nervosa with future outcomes after adjustment for patient characteristics.
Quiz on Anorexia / Bulimia
Anorexia Nervosa – is it a psychological disorder , or simply an eating disorder gotten out of hand? And how does it differ from Bulimia Nervosa? Participate in our anorexia quiz to find out how well you understand this condition; learn its modern-day implications and how, in these mordern times, it affects both sexes equally .
Anorexia Nervosa – is it a psychological disorder , or simply an eating disorder gotten out of hand? And how does it differ from Bulimia Nervosa? Participate in our anorexia quiz to find out how well you understand this condition; learn its modern-day implications and how, in these mordern times, it affects both sexes equally .
The findings also suggest that women with a history of bulimia nervosa should be screened regularly for ischemic cardiovascular disease and may benefit from prevention of and treatment for cardiovascular risk factors.
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Anorexia or Bulimia Screening Test
Do you binge-eat secretly most of the time? Or do you feel so guilty after eating that you badly want to self-induce vomiting and get the food out. Check out if you are a victim of eating disorder.
Do you binge-eat secretly most of the time? Or do you feel so guilty after eating that you badly want to self-induce vomiting and get the food out. Check out if you are a victim of eating disorder.
Chronic Dieting - Is it an Eating Disorder?
Chronic dieting is associated with eating disorders that mainly include unhealthy eating practices such as severe calorie restriction in diet of men or women who on a regular basis follow fad diets mainly to reduce weight.
Chronic dieting is associated with eating disorders that mainly include unhealthy eating practices such as severe calorie restriction in diet of men or women who on a regular basis follow fad diets mainly to reduce weight.
