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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors (DEB) in adolescent female students at public high schools in 17 urban localities in Mexico by age, locality, and region. Method: The study included 4,356 female participants aged 15-19 years. DEB were evaluated by means of a validated, standardized questionnaire for Mexican adolescents with two cut-off points: moderate, and high. Results: Total prevalence of moderate-DEB was 14.2%, and of high-DEB, 6.8%. We only identified statistically significant differences in high-DEB, in which the State of Mexico achieved the highest prevalence (12.1%), and Aguascalientes state the lowest (2.1%). The north region obtained the highest scores for moderate- DEB (17.2%), as well as for high-DEB (9.7%), while the central-west region obtained second place in moderate-DEB (15.1%) and the central region, second place in high-DEB (8%). The central region registered the lowest prevalence in moderate-DEB (11.5%), and the south-southeast region, the lowest in high-DEB (4.5%). Analysis by age showed a rising tendency for moderate- as well as for high-DEB. Conclusions: Total prevalence of DEB was 6.8%. Age, socioeconomic status, and place of residence appear to be DEB-related variables.

Palabras clave: Adolescents disordered eating behaviors prevalence Mexico.

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Vol. 62 Núm.5. Septiembre-Octubre 2010 Pags. 424-432 Rev Invest Clin 2010; 62(5-ENGLISH)