Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are psychiatric disorders with often severe somatic consequences, categorized under the chapter of feeding and eating disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5). These patients experience a significant loss of quality of life and an increased risk of premature death. The incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa combined is estimated at 20 per 100,000 primary care patients per year. In reality, these numbers are likely higher due to underdetection.
