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United States Eating Disorder Statistics
Eating disorders start early, with onset most often between ages 12 and 18, yet the damage reaches far beyond the teens as binge-eating disorder is the most common form in U.S. adults and 4.5% of U.S. adults reported having it in 2021. This page pairs those prevalence figures with hard realities on mortality, costs, and care gaps, including eating disorders contributing to over 1 in 200 deaths from disability and an estimated $64.7 billion societal economic burden in the United States.
Mental Health Disorder Statistics
A striking 2026 snapshot shows how mental health disorder rates keep shifting, with new patterns in anxiety and depression that can be missed when you only look at one measure. Use these key statistics to spot what is changing right now and what that means for early support, screening, and care.