Eating Disorders have long been associated with women, but the reality is more complex. The stark statistics reveal a significant gap, with eating disorders being more commonly diagnosed in women than in men. The ratio of eating disorder diagnoses between men and women in the UK is approximately 1:10, with women bearing the brunt of these disorders. Eating disorders among males in the UK have been historically underdiagnosed and undertreated. However, there has been a growing recognition of this issue. The exact prevalence varies depending on the specific disorder, but it’s estimated that around 25% of individuals with eating disorders

Disordered eating and men as seen on The Hippocratic Post.