Binge Eating Disorder:
It’s a real medical
condition
You’re not alone.
In a multinational survey, almost 2% of
people experienced Binge Eating Disorder. †
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) isn’t just overeating. It’s a real
medical condition, and one that’s quite common. In fact, in a
multinational survey of over 24,000 people, the prevalence
was higher for BED than bulimia in all countries surveyed. †
Characterized by repeated episodes of binging (eating a
large amount of food in a short period of time), BED may be
accompanied by feelings of distress, disgust and a sense of
a lack of control. ‡
Reach out. Ask for help.
Start the conversation.
There is help.
BED can be managed, but it can also be a very sensitive
topic. You might not be comfortable discussing it, or maybe
you’ve hidden it from your loved ones. But now, there’s
more information and understanding about BED than ever
before.
Getting the support you need starts with a simple
conversation. If you think you might have BED, reach out to
family, friends or your doctor for the help you deserve.
CDA/NPRMCDA/NBU/17/0008
Date of Preparation: March 2017
† A survey to assess BED was performed using the DSM-IV ®§ diagnostic
criteria across 14 countries including the United States, Belgium,
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland,
Portugal, Spain, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico and Romania.
‡ This does not represent the full diagnostic criteria as per the DSM-5™ ¶ .
§ DSM-IV is a registered trade-mark of the American Psychiatric Association.
¶ DSM-5 is a trade-mark of the American Psychiatric Association.