- Studies suggest that NES is prevalent among 1.5% of the general population; this figure goes as high as 25% among certain samples of obese population.
- Persistent insomnia for more than 4-5 nights per week and feeling more depressed during the evening hours are the prime risk-factors.
- Consumption of weird and toxic items may also associated be with this disorder such as raw bacon, cigarette butts, and even cleaning liquids.
- It may be genetic in nature in many cases.
- t affects more than 5 million Americans and is one of the prime reasons for obesity and weight gain.
- NES and binge-eating disorder are often confused. The former doesn’t necessarily include eating large portions of food at once but the latter does.