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Frequent headaches and musculoskeletal pain problems were assessed as part of a cross-sectional health survey in a representative sample of 3615 young Hungarian women, aged 15-24 (mean age: 19.0 years). The representative sample was obtained by a multilevel stratified sampling procedure based on national statistical data, the refusal rate was 6%. Depressive symptomatology was assessed as well using the shortened form of the Beck Depression Inventory. The overall prevalence of frequent headaches was 43.8% in the sample, 25.8% of the investigated population reported chronic musculoskeletal pain problems. The co-prevalence rate of depression was significantly higher in the group of interviewees reporting pain problems, 11.2% in the group indicating frequent headaches (chi(2)=53.1, p<0.001), 10.3% in the group reporting musculoskeletal pain problems (chi(2)=12.4, p<0.001). In contrast, the prevalence of depressive symptomatology was 4.6% and 6.6% in the subgroups denying frequent headaches and musculoskeletal pain, respectively. The prevalence of chronic pain problems decreased with higher age, increased with the smaller size of residence and was lower in the non-student employment group, however, these differences across sociodemographic variables did not remain significant if tested by a multivariate logistic regression analysis. The high co-prevalence rates of depression in interviewees reporting chronic pain problem draws attention to the development of such secondary health problems and underscores the importance of early prevention. Epidemiological studies provide data for the better planning and management of prevention programs.

The aim of this study is to analyse data concerning 15-24-year-old Hungarian women to estimate the prevalence of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and subclinical eating disorders. A cross-sectional representative survey was conducted among 3615 young women using a self-report questionnaire. The point prevalence of anorexia nervosa was 0.03%, of bulimia nervosa 0.41%, of subclinical anorexia nervosa 1.09% and of subclinical bulimia nervosa 1.48%. Our results show that 6.3% of the sample were 'dieting' daily, 7% exercised daily, 2.7% reported binge eating, and use of laxatives, diet pills and self-induced vomiting at least twice a week was reported by 0.7%, 0.9% and 0.2%, respectively. This study was the first to be conducted on a nationally representative sample of young women in Hungary.

A large-scale national representative community survey of 11,122 persons aged more than 35 years included the investigation of the coincidence of depressive symptoms, vital exhaustion, cardiovascular disorders, stroke, and myocardial infarction. A total of 20.3% of the survey participants reported having experienced a cardiovascular disorder (CVD). Of the subjects reporting a CVD, 52.1% exhibited depressive symptoms (22.0% subthreshold depressive symptoms, 30.1% clinical depression), and 69.7% exhibited vital exhaustion. The authors investigated 3 cardiovascular subgroups: (1) subjects having experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), (2) subjects having experienced stroke, and (3) subjects with a CVD but no experience of either an MI or a stroke. The frequency and severity of depressive symptoms did not differ significantly in the 3 subgroups. CVD subjects with no MI or stroke had almost as high frequencies of depressive symptoms and vital exhaustion as patients who experienced stroke or MI. The strength of relationships between these psychological variables and CVDs do not differ significantly from the relationships between hypertension or diabetes and CVDs. Depressive symptoms and increased vital exhaustion have exceptionally high comorbidity with CVDs. The authors detected the same high comorbidity among patients with a milder CVD and without stroke or MI. The assessment and management of depressive symptoms and vital exhaustion should be routine procedure in clinical cardiology.

In eating disorders, the denial of the illness is a central phenomenon. In the most severe forms of anorexia, compulsory treatment may be necessary. The professional acceptance of involuntary treatment is controversial due to the fact that the autonomy of the patient is juxtaposed with the obligation of the health care practitioner to save lives. This paper discusses the major practical and ethical considerations surrounding this controversy. In addition, case vignettes are used to illustrate various strategies to diminish client resistance and enhance motivation toward treatment. Involving the family is nearly always essential for the treatment of patients with eating disorders. In some cases, parental consultation (i.e., treatment without the client) can also be an option. Home visits, though rarely used, can reframe the therapeutic relationship and provide information about family functioning. In general, a lower level of treatment coercion can be achieved through transparent client‐parent and client‐therapist communication.

Background and aimsThere are contradictory findings on time changes in the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs). The first epidemiological studies in Hungary were carried out in the late 1980s. The objective of the present study was to follow the changes in the prevalence of EDs in medical students after a period of 22 years.MethodsA questionnaire survey was conducted in 1989 and in 2010. The sample comprised medical students: 538 subjects (248 males and 290 females) in 1989 and 969 subjects (261 males and 708 females) in 2010. The questionnaire contained sociodemographic and anthropometric items, the Eating Behaviour Severity Scale, the General Health Questionnaire, the Anorexia Nervosa Inventory for Self-Rating, and the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI). In the second wave, three subscales of the EDI-2 and the SCOFF questionnaire were added.ResultsCurrent and desired body mass index were significantly higher in the second study. Binge eating at least once a week was reported less frequently (2.7% vs 6.8% in males, 6.1% vs 13% in females) in 2010. The proportion of subclinical anorexia nervosa was higher among females in 2011 (2.5% vs 0.3%, P < 0.01). Among males, the proportion of counterregulatory behaviours increased significantly (from 8.9 to 14.6%).Discussion and conclusionsThe increase of the proportion of subclinical anorexia nervosa and that of male EDs may relate to the importance of the changes in the sociocultural background. Further representative studies are proposed in other countries of Central and Eastern Europe among medical students and in the general population.

Összefoglaló. A táplálkozás iránti figyelmet igénylő krónikus betegségek (így a coeliakia, az 1-es típusú diabetes és a gyulladásos bélbetegségek), valamint az evészavartünetek kapcsolata egyelőre kevéssé széleskörűen tanulmányozott terület serdülők körében. Az eddigi kutatási eredmények kiemelik a testkép- és evészavartünetek iránti magasabb kockázatot ezekben a betegségekben. Rizikótényező lehet az evési szokások megváltozása, a táplálkozásra irányuló fokozott figyelem és az ételekkel, valamint az elfogyasztásuk következményeivel kapcsolatos aggodalom. A korai felismerést nehezíti, hogy az evészavartünetek sokáig rejtve maradhatnak, és átfedést mutathatnak a krónikus betegség egyes tüneteivel (például testsúlyváltozás, hasmenés, hányás, hasfájás). A fennálló evészavar-érintettség gyengítheti a krónikus betegség hatékony terápiáját, súlyosbíthatja a szövődményeket, és növelheti a mortalitási rizikót. A tünetek korai felismerése és az adekvát terápia csak multidiszciplináris szemléletben és teammunkával, a szomatikus gondozás és a pszichoterápia összehangolásával lehet eredményes. Orv Hetil. 2020; 161(44): 1872–1876. Summary. Disordered eating is not a well-understood phenomenon in diet-related chronic illnesses (e.g., celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases) among adolescents. Previous research found a higher risk for eating disorders and negative body image among these patients. Following the prescribed or suggested dietary regime may lead to increased food awareness and become an eating disorder risk factor. Further risks may be the altered eating patterns, the fear from unknown food sources and its consequences. In many cases, eating disorder characteristics may be hidden and the symptoms of chronic illness (e.g., changes in weight, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain) and disordered eating can mimic each other. Disordered eating can worsen the effective therapy of physical illnesses and increase complications and mortality. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment can only be provided through multidisciplinary approach and teamwork. Orv Hetil. 2020; 161(44): 1872–1876.

ProYouth successfully addressed those who have elevated concerns about their weight and who also registered with greater odds to the programme than those who were symptom free regarding EDs. The screening results show that there is a greater need for specialized care targeting EDs in Hungary than what is currently available.