Disordered eating behavior in boys of draft age - the population-based MOPO study

Nurkkala, M.; Korpelainen, R.; Teeriniemi, A.-M.; Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, S.; Vanhala, M.

Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 133(1): 68-76

2017


ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183
PMID: 29200237
Document Number: 692739
Eating disorders in boys are poorly detected in health care. Among 922 boys attending evaluation for military service in Oulu, In 2013, disordered eating behavior was assessed by the SCOFF and Eating Disorder Inventory questionnaires (Drive fir thinness and Bulimia). Disordered eating behavior was present in 129 (14%) boys, of whom 57 (44%) were overweight. Every fourth overweight by had symptoms of eating disorders, typically constant thoughts of weight loss. Screening of eating disorders should be included in medical examinations, especially in overweight boys.

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