Association of binge eating behavior and psychiatric comorbidity in ELSA-Brasil study: Results from baseline data.

Objective: To estimate the association of binge eating behavior (BE) with common mental disorders (CMD).

Method: Cross sectional investigation of 14,088 adults, aged 35-74years (ELSA-Brasil study). BE was assessed with Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID - DSM IV) questions, and psychiatric morbidity with CIS-R (CIS R - Clinical Interview Schedule Revised).