Without treatment, up to 20% of people with severe eating disorders die. With treatment, the mortality rate drops to 2-3%. Women (and men) with anorexia nervosa are much more likely to die each year compared to other people. It's a myth that the effects of eating disorders aren't as dangerous as the effects of other mental health conditions.
Unfortunately, health complications related to eating disorders can be life-threatening. Overall, AN-weighted annual mortality was 5.10 deaths (95% CI, 3.99-6.1 per 1000 person-years) (Figure, of which 1.3 deaths resulted from suicide. Context Morbidity and mortality rates in patients with eating disorders are believed to be high, but exact rates have not yet been clarified. An estimated 30 million people currently suffer from an eating disorder, in the United States alone.
The annual costs of absence from work and education were found to be £650 for patients with an eating disorder under the age of 20, £9500 for those over 20, and £5950 for caregivers. These comorbid conditions can further complicate treatment and the patient's ability to move toward recovery. We understand that everyone's situation is unique, and this content is intended to provide a general understanding of eating disorders. It's common for people with eating disorders to believe that their eating behaviors aren't serious.
The right treatment options for a person depend on a variety of factors, including the type of eating disorder they have, the severity of their condition, what the doctor recommends, and what the insurance covers (or what they can afford out of pocket). The objective of this study was to measure the mortality rate in patients with eating disorders using meta-analysis. There is an increased risk of suicidal behavior related to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. A person with an eating disorder and another psychiatric illness may be at increased risk of suicidal behavior.
Despite the number of studies examined, it is impossible to conclude whether the patient's death is a direct result of eating disorders. With early intervention and treatment, people with anorexia can minimize long-lasting effects and return to enjoying life. The analysis found a weighted mortality rate of 2.22 (95% CI, 0.73-4.7 per 1000 person-years of follow-up). Patients may progress periodically during treatment, but often relapse into periods of malnutrition, with its destructive and life-threatening complications.
