Table 2.
Sociodemographics and select health characteristics of those with Bing Eating Disorder (BED) vs. those without (non-BED) (n=2225).
| Non-BED (n=1875) | BED (n=350) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 411 (21.9) | 69 19.7) | 0.36 |
| Age, years, median (IQR) | 45 (37-54) | 47 (37-55) | 0.22 |
| Age group | 0.27 | ||
| < 30 | 154 (8.2) | 29 (8.3) | |
| 30-39 | 469 (25.0) | 85 (24.3) | |
| 40-49 | 533 (28.4) | 82 (23.4) | |
| 50-59 | 503 (26.8) | 107 (30.6) | |
| 60+ | 216 (11.5) | 47 (13.4) | |
| Race | 0.07 | ||
| White | 1604 (86.1) | 314 (90.8) | |
| Black | 190 (10.2) | 24 (6.9) | |
| Other | 68 (3.7) | 8 (2.3) | |
| Hispanic | 95 (5.1) | 13 (3.7) | 0.29 |
| Married/Living as | 1214 (65.1) | 200 (57.3) | <0.01 |
| Education | <0.01 | ||
| ≤High School | 440 (23.6) | 66 (19.0) | |
| Some College | 771 (41.3) | 126 (36.2) | |
| ≥College Degree | 654 (35.1) | 156 (44.8) | |
| BMI, kg/m2, median (IQR) | 45.9 (41.9-51.4) | 45.6 (41.3-51.6) | 0.44 |
| Smoking | 235 (12.5) | 51 (14.6) | 0.29 |
| Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder | 125 (6.7) | 43 (12.4) | <0.001 |
BMI=body mass index; n (%) unless otherwise noted.