How Many People Are Dead of Bulimia a Year?

Published April 21, 2014

Question by brandisparks_carter: how many people are dead of bulimia a year?
How many people is dead the usa a year of bulimia

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Answer by NurseAnnie
10% of individuals suffering from bulimia will die from starvation, cardiac arrest, other medical complications, or suicide. You can see a lot of statistics here
http://intranet.micds.org/upper/health/Health-Web/Alex/bulimia_statistics.html

Answer by FairyNanook
Mortality/Morbidity:

BN is a long-term disorder with a waxing and waning course. Mortality rates are not known. Comorbid conditions associated with BN include affective disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and adverse events related to aggression or poor impulse control.
Lifetime rates of affective illness in BN range from 52-83%. The rate of major depression in BN ranges from 38-63%. Of 59 patients with bulimia who participated in a drug treatment trial, 21 (36%) had a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is common in patients with bulimia; a dysfunction in the serotonin neurotransmitter system has been implicated in both diseases. Interestingly, body dysmorphic disorder has been noted to have important similarities with OCD.

Bulimia is associated with personality disorders, particularly those featuring impulse control issues and rigid thinking (eg, borderline personality disorder). A disturbance in the neuropsychological domain of mental flexibility may underlie the spectrum of eating disorders.
Rates of comorbid substance abuse seem to be higher among persons with bulimia who have a family history of alcoholism. Among patients exhibiting symptoms of bulimia, substance abuse has been related to an increased incidence of attempted suicide, stealing, and promiscuity. Several studies have reported high rates (65-67%) of kleptomania among patients with eating disorders.
The subgroup of people with bulimia who display multiple impulsive behaviors may have a worse outcome than those without comorbid impulse disorders.

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