Disordered eating in older people: some causes and treatments [Articles]

This overview considers causes of disordered eating, including eating disorders, in older people. Eating disorders are becoming more common in older adults and research has shown a related mortality of 21%. The wide range of medical and pharmacological causes of weight loss in older people means that eating disorders may go undetected, occurring insidiously and surreptitiously.
Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Articles Source Type: research