Epidemiology of binge eating disorder
International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 January 2003
Ruth H. Striegel‐Moore, Debra L. Franko
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Results suggest that the demographic profile of BED may be more diverse than that of BN and future studies should evaluate complex etiologic models in representative samples that include men and a broader range of ethnic minority groups.
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Results suggest that the demographic profile of BED may be more diverse than that of BN. Future studies should evaluate complex etiologic models in representative samples that include men and a broader range of ethnic minority groups.
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