from almost 0.5% among boys aged 9-12, to more than 2% in the 19- to 22-year-old age group.
Research on disordered eating among males is tricky because most scales and other research tools have been validated for females only.
In terms of diagnosis, “the DSM-5 criteria [for eating disorders] have been improved for females, but we may not be capturing the problem for males,” Dr. Field said. More discussion is needed, she said, on the possibility of gender differences.
Dr. Field reported no relevant financial disclosures.
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