{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A Scoping Review of the Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Spain.
{Author}: Benítez Brito N;Moreno Redondo F;Pinto Robayna B;De Las Heras Roge J;Ramallo Fariña Y;Diaz Romero C;
{Journal}: Nutrients
{Volume}: 16
{Issue}: 10
{Year}: 2024 May 17
{Factor}: 6.706
{DOI}: 10.3390/nu16101513
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Eating disorders (EDs) are mental health illnesses with a multifactorial origin. At present, no review of indexed publications studying their prevalence in Spain is available.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A scoping review (PROSPERO -CRD42019140884-) was carried out through systematic searches (MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO) until January 2022. Papers published in Spanish/English analysing the prevalence of EDs in Spain (population < 65 years) were selected.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>A total of 766 articles were identified (186 eliminated as duplicates). A total of 580 articles were analysed on the basis of title and abstract, and 67 articles were selected for full-text analysis. A total of 37 studies analysed the prevalence of EDs in Spain.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This is the first scoping review to analyse the prevalence of EDs in Spain. Puberty and adolescence are the most extensively studied stages. There is a high heterogeneity in the use of ED screening tools and a paucity of information on diagnostic tools.