Binge Eating Disorder and the Risk of Suicide in Older Women
2024
Binge Eating Disorder and Suicide Risk in Older Women
Sample size: 8
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mendez Therese, O’Hanlon Ann
Primary Institution: University of New Orleans
Hypothesis
Does Binge Eating Disorder increase the risk of suicide in older women?
Conclusion
Binge Eating Disorder is significantly correlated with an increased risk of suicidality in older women.
Supporting Evidence
- Binge Eating Disorder is increasingly prevalent among older women.
- Only eight studies met the inclusion criteria for BED and suicidality risk in older women.
- The review highlights a concerning scarcity of research on BED's impact on older women's mental health.
Takeaway
Binge Eating Disorder can make older women feel very sad and may lead to thoughts of suicide, but not enough research has been done on this.
Methodology
A scoping literature review was conducted targeting studies published between 1996 and 2024.
Limitations
There is a scarcity of research specifically focused on older women with Binge Eating Disorder.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 40 and above.
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