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Eating disorders in males, a general population study in Norwegian males

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

E. Vedul-Kjelsaas ,
V. Vedul-Kjelsaas  and
K.G. Gotestam
E. Vedul-Kjelsaas
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry
V. Vedul-Kjelsaas
Affiliation:
Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
K.G. Gotestam
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and St. Olavs University Hospital, Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway

Abstract

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Eating disorders (ED) is commonly referred to among women. Very few studies have been done focusing on male ED. A traditional point of view is that eating disorders are rare among men. This may be right in regard to anorexia nervosa; however clinical experiences and recent studies show that we should not disregard eating pathology among men.

In the present study, 5000 postal questionnaires were sent out in December 2005 to men 18-65 years in Norway. The total response rate was 41%.

The main aim of the present study was to calculate the lifetime, and point prevalences of eating disorders in the general male population in Norway. In addition, the relationship between eating disorders and physical activity has been studied.

Results:

The mean age in the sample was 44.8 (SD=12.9), 56.7% were married, 18.1% were single, 39.5% had a University degree, 83.3% were working, and 7.8% were on sick leave. The mean weight was 86.4kg (SD=23.01), the mean height was 180.7cm (SD=7.99), and the mean BMI was 26.6 (SD=7.85).

More men than expected with symptoms of ED. Prevalence numbers for the different eating disorders according to DSM-IV will be presented in March. In addition, data on the relationship between eating disorders, physical activity, and exercise dependence will be presented.

Type
Poster Session 1: Eating Disorders
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S180 - S181
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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