Men Do Get It: Eating Disorders In Males From An Asian Perspective
- Author:
Tan Shian Ming
;
Pearlene Lin Miao Shan
;
Angeline Kuek Shu Cen
;
Lee Ee Lian
;
Evelyn Boon Swee Kim
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eating Disorders;
Males;
Singapore;
Anorexia, Bulimia
- MeSH:
Eating Disorders;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Men
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2014;15(1):72-82
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
To examine the clinical features of male patients with eating disorders in Singapore; and determine the differences in clinical features between the patients across the diagnostic categories. Methods: This is a database analysis of all male cases presenting to the Eating Disorders Clinic at Singapore General
Hospital between 2003 and 2012. Results: 72 cases were identified; 36.1% were diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, 33.3% had bulimia nervosa and 30.5% had the
diagnosis of eating disorder not otherwise specified. The mean presenting age was 19.9 years. 63.9% were heterosexual, while 15.3% were homosexual/bisexual.
61.1% had comorbid psychiatric diagnoses, with depression being the most common. 59.7% recorded premorbid obesity, while 66.7% reported excessive exercise. The patients in the various diagnostic categories had more similarities
than differences. Conclusion: With more male cases over the years, it is important to further understand this condition, to better refine prevention, detection and treatment strategies.
- Full text:P020140821422404210370.pdf
