Medical morbidity in binge eating disorder

Abstract

Objective: To explore the extent to which binge eating disorder (BED) is associated with medical morbidity.

Method: We reviewed all existing studies on the effects of BED on physical health.

Results: BED may be associated with medical morbidity independent of the effects of comorbid psychopathology or comorbid obesity.

Discussion: Additional research specifically designed to explore the effects of BED on physical health in both clinical and community samples is required before definitive conclusions can be drawn.