title: Update on eating disorders: epidemiology, mortality and comorbidity.
abstract: In recent years there have been, in clinical practice an increased influx of services dedicated to eating disorders (DCA). This article provides An examination of some epidemiological aspects aimed at assessing a possible increase in the incidence and prevalence of these syndromes, toghether with an analysis of the mortality and comorbidities of DCA. The literature search covered the period 2006-2011. The selected articles were evaluated to establish the correct approach using the checklist proposed by the NICE Guideline Manual. Some recent publications among those examined hypothesize (common impression) a possible increase in eating disorders (especially BN and BED) in the last two decades.
authors.affiliation: Villa Miralago, Health Centre for Eating Disorder, Casa di Cura "Villa Miralago", Via Casa Mora 19, 21050 Cuasso al Monte (Va), Italy, leonardo.mendolicchio@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mendolicchio
authors.forename: Grazia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maggio
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fortunato
authors.forename: Laura Dalla
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Ragione