How common is binge eating disorder actually among adults with ADHD compared to the general population?
How common is binge eating disorder actually among adults with ADHD compared to the general population? Is it a big difference?
2026-08-31 11:15924 views
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Research suggests a meaningfully higher rate. 6% in the general population, and other studies looking at ADHD symptoms specifically within eating disorder populations have found roughly a quarter to a third screening positive for possible ADHD. It's a well-documented enough overlap that clinicians treating either condition are increasingly encouraged to screen for the other.
References:
https://obesitycanada.ca/healthcare-professionals/adult-clinical-practice-guideline/
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