| Literature DB >> 19014856 |
Abstract
Eating disorders have morbidity and mortality rates that are among the highest of any mental disorders and are associated with significant functional impairment. This article provides an up-to-date review on recent developments and expanding knowledge in adolescent anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related disorders. It covers diagnoses and assessment, recognition of typical symptoms, medical and psychiatric comorbidities, and current trends in epidemiology.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19014856 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2008.07.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am ISSN: 1056-4993