Are Eating Disorders and Related Symptoms Risk Factors for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors? A Meta‐analysis

This meta‐analysis addressed whether eating disorders (EDs) are risk factors (i.e., longitudinal predictors) for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We identified 2,611 longitudinal studies published through August 1, 2017. Inclusion required studies include at least one longitudinal analysis predictin...

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Published in:Suicide & life-threatening behavior 2019-02, Vol.49 (1), p.221-239
Main Authors: Smith, April R., Velkoff, Elizabeth A., Ribeiro, Jessica D., Franklin, Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Eating disorders
Meta-analysis
Risk factors
Suicidal behavior
Suicides & suicide attempts
Systematic review
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Summary:This meta‐analysis addressed whether eating disorders (EDs) are risk factors (i.e., longitudinal predictors) for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We identified 2,611 longitudinal studies published through August 1, 2017. Inclusion required studies include at least one longitudinal analysis predicting suicide ideation, attempt, or death using an ED diagnosis and/or symptom. Fourteen studies (42 prediction cases) met criteria. Results indicated that clinically diagnosed EDs and disordered eating symptoms were significant but weak predictors of suicide attempts but not death. Effects remained weak when moderators were considered. By reviewing the methodological limitations of previous research, these results highlight avenues for future research.
ISSN:0363-0234
1943-278X
DOI:10.1111/sltb.12427