News Release

USPSTF Statement on statement on screening for eating disorders in adolescents, adults

JAMA

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that current evidence is insufficient to make a recommendation about screening for eating disorders in adolescents and adults. Eating disorders, such as binge eating disorder, bulimia and anorexia nervosa, are associated with short- and long-term adverse health outcomes, including physical, psychological and social problems. The USPSTF has not previously made a recommendation on this topic.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2022.1806)

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