Table 2.
The prevalence of eating disorders in elite sportsmen
| Anorexia No (%) | Bulimia No (%) | EDNOS No (%) | Total No (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All sportsmen (n=687) | 0 | 17 (2) | 38 (6) | 55 (8) |
| Control subjects (n=629) | 1(0) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 3 (0) |
| Antigravity (n=37) | 0 | 1 (3) | 5 (14) | 6 (16) |
| Weight category (n=79) | 0 | 7 (9) | 7 (9) | 14 (18) |
| Endurance (n=149) | 0 | 5 (3) | 9 (6) | 14 (9) |
Adapted from:- Sundgot-Borgen & Torstveit, 2004
Anorexia = Anorexia Nervosa (DSM-IV classification)
Bulimia = Bulimia Nervosa (DSM-IV classification)
EDNOS = Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (DSM-IV classification)
Percentages are to the nearest whole number