*3.4. Comparison between Continents for the Changes during the Lockdown*

Table 5 contains the results of the repeated-ANOVA (adjusted by the ED subtype, sex, and age) assessing the changes between the pre- and post-lockdown in the weight, the BMI and the CIES scores. Separated/stratified analyses have been performed within each continent (Europe and Asia). Among the European patients, a significant increase was observed in weight, BMI and the CIES-F3 anxiety-depression symptoms. Besides, a significant decrease in the CIES-F2 eating style and in the likelihood of alcohol and other illegal drug use was reported. In Asian patients, while an increase in weight and BMI was obtained, a decrease in the CIES-F1 ED symptoms was found.

**Table 5.** Assessment of the post-pre changes stratified by continent.


BMI: body mass index. SD: standard deviation. **\*** Bold: significant comparison. Results adjusted by ED subtype, sex, and age.

Finally, the results of the ANOVA comparing the differences post- and pre-lockdown between the geographical area are shown in Table 6 (results adjusted by the ED subtype, sex, and age) (see also the third line-plot of Figure 1). Statistical differences were achieved

comparing the mean changes in the CIES-F1 ED symptoms (higher decrease for Asian patients).

**Table 6.** Comparison of the post-pre differences by continent.


BMI: body mass index. SD: standard deviation. \* Bold: significant comparison. Results adjusted by ED subtype, sex, and age.
