Approche épidémiologique de la boulimie et du comportement alimentaire inhabituel en milieu universitaire à Marrakech (Maroc)

Abstract: Bulimia is a public health problem. The aim of this study is to determine characteristics of bulimia and unusual eating behavior among female''s students. We carried out an investigation among 480 female students in four universities and one higher school of management. The prevalence of bulimia is 4 % and an unusual eating behavior is 32.2 %. Severe bulimia was found in 21.05 %. The appetite suppressant was the most used way to lose weight in the two groups of students. Medical school had most of bulimia and unusual eating behavior. Bulimia was predominant in the middle of university studies. Bulimic female students were more overweight and those with unusual eating behavior were with stoutness that is more normal. In conclusion, the lifestyle had no influence on bulimia and unusual eating behavior, and depression is common in both of the groups. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]