Body dysmorphic disorder in different settings: A systematic review and estimated weighted prevalence. (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Veale, David; Gledhill, Lucinda J.; Christodoulou, Polyxeni; Hodsoll, John
• Is Part Of: Body image. Volume 18(2016)
• Page Start: 168
• Page End: 186
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Body dysmorphic disorder -- Prevalence -- Screening -- Epidemiology; Body image -- Periodicals; Body image -- Research -- Periodicals; Body Image -- Periodicals; 306.4613
• DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.07.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-1445

Abstract

Highlights: Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in the community is 1.9%. Highest prevalence of BDD found in rhinoplasty settings (20.1%). Prevalence of BDD is higher among females in the majority of settings. BDD is often poorly identified in clinical settings. Abstract: Our aim was to systematically review the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in a variety of settings. Weighted prevalence estimate and 95% confidence intervals in each study were calculated. The weighted prevalence of BDD in adults in the community was estimated to be 1.9%; in adolescents 2.2%; in student populations 3.3%; in adult psychiatric inpatients 7.4%; in adolescent psychiatric inpatients 7.4%; in adult psychiatric outpatients 5.8%; in general cosmetic surgery 13.2%; in rhinoplasty surgery 20.1%; in orthognathic surgery 11.2%; in orthodontics/cosmetic dentistry settings 5.2%; in dermatology outpatients 11.3%; in cosmetic dermatology outpatients 9.2%; and in acne dermatology clinics 11.1%. Women outnumbered men in the majority of settings but not in cosmetic or dermatological settings. BDD is common in some psychiatric and cosmetic settings but is poorly identified.