How common is binge eating disorder actually among adults with ADHD compared to the general population?

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How common is binge eating disorder actually among adults with ADHD compared to the general population? Is it a big difference?
2026-08-31 11:15
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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/
2026-09-01 12:11
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